Friday, February 19, 2010

Performing Arts Project, June 7 - June 18, 2010, 10am-2pm, Ages 8 through Young Adult

The Arts Council of Kern, Inclusion Films, and the Kern Regional Center announce the

Performing Arts Project
Kern Film Workshop
inspiration + vacation = enterprise

June 7 - June 18, 2010
10am-2pm
Ages 8 through Young Adult

Building on the track record of Inclusion Film's Burbank-based Practical Film Vocation Program, the Arts Council of Kern's Art in Education Program, and the Kern Film Workshop, the Performing Arts Project takes participants through a two-week, 40-hour arts experience that culminates in the creation of a film.

During this program, participants will:
• Develop an understanding of visual storytelling and the collaborative nature of the performing arts.
• Create and direct an individual three-minute short film in addition to being part of a team filmmaking project.
• Acquire and apply knowledge in the areas of script development, directing, acting, dancing, set designing and production, camera work, lighting and sound, and editing.
• Work side by side with a team of professional artists, led by veteran filmmaker Joey Travolta.

Who should apply:
• Those seeking to explore careers in filmmaking and technical theatre.
• Those needing to participate in a vocational skills assessment process.
• Those desiring to transition into long-term arts-related vocational training programs.
• Students seeking community credit.

The Performing Arts Project will be held in downtown Bakersfield. Cost per participant is $1300. Some scholarships are available.

Individuals interested in participating should contact Jill Egland, Director of Special Projects, the Arts Council of Kern, at 661.324.9000 or jegland@gmail.com for more information. The Arts Council of Kern is a KRC vendor (#PK3713).

Tuesday, March 16 Parent Support Group Meeting with Joey Travolta, Inclusion Films

Who: Parents or other caretakers
Students may attend this meeting

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 5:30pm-7:00pm

Where: Room 605
Stockdale High School
2800 Buena Vista Road
Located at northeast corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Rd
Please park in Buena Vista Road lot (just north of White Lane)

Why:
• Joey Travolta of Inclusion Films
• Discussing his film company and the work done with students and adults with ASD
• Parent exchange of successes and frustrations

This is a free informational presentation. KHSD is not endorsing the purchase of this service.

RSVP by phone or email to
Holley Arbeit, Speech-Language Pathologist
holley_arbeit@khsd.k12.ca.us

Arts Council of Kern, Art Class during Spring Break, March 29-April 2

Arts Council of Kern
Art Class during Spring Break
March 29-April 2, 2010

Price: $80

While I did get a mailing on this, I have misplaced it and can't find mention of it on the web. For more (and more accurate) information, please contact -

Contact Jill Egland
661.324.9000
jegland@gmail.com
Or Nicole StJohn
661.324.9000