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Arts Education

Vernon Davis Awards Lowell Student with Visual Arts Scholarship

May 9, 2012

San Francisco 49er tight end Vernon Davis will present Lowell High School student Niyjale Cummings with a Vernon Davis Visual Arts Scholarship at the Young at Art celebration on May 18 at the de Young Museum.

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Kevin Epps Screens Straight Outta Hunters Point 2 at Bayview Opera House

On May 20, 2012 from 2-5 p.m., the San Francisco Arts Commission in conjunction with the Bayview Opera House and Mastamind Productions present the free community screening of filmmaker and activist Kevin Epps’ Straight Out of Hunters Point 2.

Where Art Lives Year End Celebration at MLK Middle School

Where Art Lives Mural Unveiling and End of the School Year Celebration at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Friday, May 4, 3–5 p.m.

Thank You Vernon and Vontae Davis

Congratulations to San Francisco 49er Vernon Davis and his brother, Miami Dolphin Vontae Davis, for the first successful Vernon and Vontae Family Foundation fundraiser, hosted by the Hamlin Mansion in San Francisco and benefiting programs including the Vernon Davis Visual Arts Scholarship Fund.

Paid Summer Internship Opportunities at Out of Site Youth Arts Center

Have you ever thought about a career in the arts? Or maybe you’re just looking for a fun way to earn some money over the summer while doing something that matters. Through these internships at Out of Site, you’ll develop real art skills, learn how you can use the arts to have a positive impact in the community, gain job experience and walk away with some cash in your pocket.

Out of Site Seeks Digital Media/Website Design Teacher for Summer Session

The Out of Site Youth Arts Center is seeking an experienced teaching artist to become a part of its vibrant non-profit arts center in San Francisco’s Ingleside/Excelsior neighborhood. We are hiring for our summer session, which runs June 18 – July 13, Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Opportunity: Serve on the Teen Media Center Design Advisory Board

A great paid opportunity for teenagers to have a voice in the services and programs provided by the San Francisco Public Library

Spend Valentine’s Day with Soul Singer Martin Luther

This Valentine’s Day, spend an intimate evening with world renowned soul singer, Martin Luther. Learn about his journey and education in arts, and see a live performance of music from his latest project, Love is the Hero.

First Annual San Francisco Youth Arts Summit

Out of Site Youth Arts Center presents the first annual San Francisco Youth Arts Summit, featuring performances, workshops, and an exhibition of visual artwork and videos on December 10 and 11.

Vernon Davis Visual Arts Scholarship Fund 2012

Get a kick start on your college tuition with the Vernon Davis Visual Arts Scholarship Fund.

Arts need support

This letter to the editor originally appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on September 10, 2011. Valerie Weak is the Word for Word Youth Arts Program Administrator at Z Space.