The FOCUS Fellowship Program

The FOCUS Fellowship Program

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Wábi’s FOCUS Fellowship provides professional training and development for young photographers. One of the core goals of Wábi is to help young talented artists learn, explore, network, and enhance their understanding of the business of being an artist.

When: October 2022-June 2023, Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: New Haven, CT
Who: Young adults—14-19 years old—who demonstrate a true interest in a career as a fine art or commercial photographer. All experience levels are welcome.
Focus: Technical skills in photography, the history of photography, exposure to contemporary photographers, portfolios, and a final exhibition.

Taught by Kim Weston, each Fellow will benefit from not only Weston’s extensive education and experience, but also from Wábi’s network of professional artists and teachers, both local and nationwide. At the completion of the program, the Fellows together will have a professional group exhibition and each Fellow will leave with a professional portfolio to continue a career in the arts. 

The FOCUS Fellowship Program is sponsored by art enthusiasts, artists, and fellow community leaders who have graciously donated to Wábi to cultivate young photographers in the New Haven community. Their gracious donations of time, money, and talent will allow each student to explore and cultivate their love of photography without any financial restrictions or concerns. 

Educational Objectives

• Develop competency in digital photography, editing, and printing.

• Ability to properly choose and operate a professional DSL camera, compose and edit images, and curate and showcase their work for a final exhibition.

• Understand the business of fine art photography and commercial photography.

• Cultivate a professional network of artists and commercial photographers.

Activities

Each week the FOCUS Fellows will engage in two hours of instruction from Weston which will include weekly assignments and critiques. The program will also include professional visits from established artists who will engage with the students sharing their unique objective to the art of Photography. The students will see their personal growth over the course of the program and be able to edit and curate their own final exhibition which will be both physical and virtual. The portfolio the students create can be used to further their artistic talents and pursuits such as applying to other art institutions, programs or colleges.

Requirements

• A commitment to learning the skill of fine art photography

• Present a portfolio of images with a written statement

• Personal Interview

• A commitment and desire to learn the skill of fine art photography. 

• A  personal interview and be required to submit images and a written statement as instructed. 

Stipends

All photography equipment will be provided by the FOCUS Fellowship program.  At the successful completion of the program, each Fellow will be awarded a DSL camera or needed equipment to contribute to their pursuit of professional photography. 

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Wábi is accepting applications for the FOCUS Fellowship Program for the academic year beginning October 2022-June 2023. All experience levels are welcome.

Questions?

Send your full name and email address with any questions to: inquires@wabigallery.com

NOTE: A Gmail email address is required for online classes and workshops.