Contemporary Arts Memphis (CAM) — the region’s first organization focused on identifying and nurturing the next generation of visual artists — announces its first Summer Fellowship Program for high schoolers from the Greater Memphis Area.
“The artist I am today has everything to do with Memphis, being born and raised here. This program is about reaching back to help the next generation of artists go further," said Derek Fordjour, CAM Founder, native Memphian, and New York-based artist, in a press release.
CAM’s Summer Fellowship Program is a free, four-week program for high schoolers — entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade — from the Greater Memphis area. This fellowship program aims to nurture young artists by exposing them to the art world, and also improve their artistic skills.
Students can apply at camsummer.org/apply, and the deadline for applications is Friday, March 18, 2022.
The Summer Fellowship Program will run from Monday, June 6, to Friday, July 1.
The program comprises a three-week sleepaway camp at For the Kingdom in North Memphis. During the fourth week, students will visit New York City and tour various art galleries and cultural institutions.
For more information, visit camsummer.org