Native American Radio-Audio Workshop Set For June
Submitted by NAJA (Native American Journalists Association)
Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT), Native Voices at the Autry, and the National Audio Theatre Festivals (NATF) will produce plays for radio theater, featuring original scripts by Native writers, June 18-24, 2006, in West Plains, MO. Native radio theater artists are encouraged to apply. Deadline is March 1st.
What do you get? - Learn from national leaders in the growing field of audio theater at the annual NATF Audio Theatre Workshop in West Plains, Missouri from Sunday, June 18 through 24th, 2006. Beginners to experts are welcome. The workshop includes Foundation Classes in all aspects of audio theater production including writing, performance, recording, mixing, sound design, directing and much more. Guest directors will produce new plays from the NRT Script Competition held earlier this year. Participants end the week with a live performance on Friday, June 23rd and return home the morning of the 24th.
Scholarships for native artists are available to assist with registration, travel and accommodations.The scholarships are part of the Native Radio Theater (NRT) project whose goal is to bring audio theater to the AIROS Radio Network using works by Native authors, theater and recording artists.
Who should apply?Native American radio and audio producers, actors, directors and writers as well as traditional and stage native theater artists interested in exploring the audio arts.
We welcome artists who work in theater and the audio/radio arts at all levels.Including college, community or professional artists in all capacities - writers, performers, directors, producers, and sound designers should apply to attend this performance workshop.
Whether you work in Public, Community or Grassroots Radio, or have ever worked as an audio engineer for live events, concerts, state fairs, etc ... this workshop is for you.
Applicants with strong artistic ties to their community and who have a willingness to share what they learn at the workshop with other native artists are preferred.
The goal of the workshop is to empower Native Americans to produce, write and record the important stories of their communities. Some experience in writing theater and/or radio is preferred but not required. Up to 20 participants will be selected to attend the Workshop, and participants will be required to complete all necessary documentation prior to attending the Workshop.
Application materials are available online at www.nativetelecom.org.
To apply, please provide the following to our office via E-mail to jgregg1@unl.edu
* Cover letter & Resume
* Completed scholarship application form.
* One-page personal statement, which should include why you should be selected for this workshop.
* Please explain your need for support if you are applying for a scholarship.
* Two letters of recommendation.
Deadline - Deadline for application is March 1, 2006 by 5 p.m. Central Time, selected participants will be contacted by April 3, 2006.
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Bowen Foundation Applications Available
Submitted by NAJA (Native American Journalists Association)
Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media 2006 Program Application Now Available. Deadline is March 1st.
Program Overview - The Foundation was established in 1989 by the media industry to help increase access to permanent job opportunities for minority students. Our program is unlike other internship programs in that selected students work for a partner company during summers and school breaks or year-round from the time they become Emma L. Bowen Scholars until they graduate from college.
During that multi-year period, students have an opportunity to learn many aspects of corporate operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations have an opportunity to guide and develop minority students with the option of permanent placement upon completion of their college degree. Students in the program receive an hourly wage, as well as matching compensation to help pay for college-related expenses. Mentoring from selected staff in the sponsoring company is also a key element of the program.
Selection Process -The partner company and the Foundation staff work together to recruit students through local high schools and colleges, pre-college enhancement programs, and other community organizations. Applications are provided to qualified candidates. The application is also available on our Web site http://www.emmabowen/ foundation.com.
Minority high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and an interest in varying aspects of the media industry (business, technical, creative) are eligible to apply.
Candidates must be US citizens or have permanent residency status in the US. Completed applications are received and reviewed (only typewritten applications will be considered) by Foundation staff, and preliminary interviews are conducted with qualified applicants. Several candidates are then recommended to the partner company who conducts a second interview and makes the final decision.
Partner Companies are: ABC, Inc; Advance/Newhouse; Arbitron; BMI; Bresnan Communications; CableLabs;Cablevision Systems Corporation; CBS Corporation; Charter Communication; Clear Channel Radio; Comcast Corporation; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Cox Communications; C-SPAN; Discovery Networks; Fox Television Stations; Inc.Gannett Television; Granite Broadcasting Corporation; Hallmark Channel; Hearst-Argyle Corporation; Inner City Broadcasting Corporation.
Insight Communications; INTEREP Radio; Katz Media Group; Lifetime Television; Luna Productions; Mediacom Communications Corporation; NBC Universal; NAB Education Foundation; NCTA; Nielsen Media Research; Oh! Oxygen Media; Paxson Communications; Post-Newsweek Stations; Procter & Gamble Productions; Scientific-Atlanta; Scripps Networks; Starcom Mediavest.
Television Bureau of Advertising; Time Warner Cable; Tribune Broadcasting; Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; UCC- Office of Communications; The Weather Channel; and YES Network.
The Application Package Requirements:
1. A Work/Study Application completed with current photograph and signature. Remember to list all your extra-curricular and community activities, awards, language proficiency, and any work done for your school newspaper, radio and/or television station. Take the time to carefully read the Integrity Pledge. Your signature on the application indicates that you have read and understand the importance of pursuing excellence in your academic and professional life.
2. A transcript in a sealed envelope with official seal or signature across the flap. If you have attended more than one school, a transcript is required from each institution unless grades from the previous school appear on the present transcript.
3. An essay on a separate sheet of paper. Answer Item #10 on the application in 500 to 1,000 words. Your essay will count heavily in the selection process. Your writing style and attention to detail (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) will help us better evaluate your strengths and potential.
4. Two recommendations using the form included in this application in separate sealed envelopes with appropriate signature across the flap from someone who knows your academic and/or community work (i.e. professors, advisors, employers, etc.) Letters by relatives will not be accepted.
5. A resume detailing your academic record, work experience, extra curricular activities and honors.
Application Deadline:The deadline for applications is March 1, 2006; however, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please include the materials noted above in one envelope with this application. You may attach separate pages for any answers that cannot be completed on the form. ONLY TYPEWRITTEN APPLICATIONS AND ENCLOSURES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Submit Application To:
Attention: New Applications
Emma L. Bowen Foundation
CBS Studio Center Administration Building, Suite 300
4024 Radford Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
For Additional Information:
Telephone: 818.655.5708
Facsimile: 818.655.8358
www.emmabowenfoundation.com
The statistic page is down and I have no idea as to how to fix it. So please send any comments to bobbieo@digitaldune.net
NATIVE UNITY - A place for Native American Peoples to solidify their tribes to make a positive impact on the cultural, social, economic and political fabric of American society and a place for non-Natives to better understand the ways of the American Indian.
For news and information on Native American and First Nations actors, go to Annie's site at www.NativeCelebs.com and follow the threads.
Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT), Native Voices at the Autry, and the National Audio Theatre Festivals (NATF) will produce plays for radio theater, featuring original scripts by Native writers, June 18-24, 2006, in West Plains, MO. Native radio theater artists are encouraged to apply. Deadline is March 1st.
What do you get? - Learn from national leaders in the growing field of audio theater at the annual NATF Audio Theatre Workshop in West Plains, Missouri from Sunday, June 18 through 24th, 2006. Beginners to experts are welcome. The workshop includes Foundation Classes in all aspects of audio theater production including writing, performance, recording, mixing, sound design, directing and much more. Guest directors will produce new plays from the NRT Script Competition held earlier this year. Participants end the week with a live performance on Friday, June 23rd and return home the morning of the 24th.
Scholarships for native artists are available to assist with registration, travel and accommodations.The scholarships are part of the Native Radio Theater (NRT) project whose goal is to bring audio theater to the AIROS Radio Network using works by Native authors, theater and recording artists.
Who should apply?Native American radio and audio producers, actors, directors and writers as well as traditional and stage native theater artists interested in exploring the audio arts.
We welcome artists who work in theater and the audio/radio arts at all levels.Including college, community or professional artists in all capacities - writers, performers, directors, producers, and sound designers should apply to attend this performance workshop.
Whether you work in Public, Community or Grassroots Radio, or have ever worked as an audio engineer for live events, concerts, state fairs, etc ... this workshop is for you.
Applicants with strong artistic ties to their community and who have a willingness to share what they learn at the workshop with other native artists are preferred.
The goal of the workshop is to empower Native Americans to produce, write and record the important stories of their communities. Some experience in writing theater and/or radio is preferred but not required. Up to 20 participants will be selected to attend the Workshop, and participants will be required to complete all necessary documentation prior to attending the Workshop.
Application materials are available online at www.nativetelecom.org.
To apply, please provide the following to our office via E-mail to jgregg1@unl.edu
* Cover letter & Resume
* Completed scholarship application form.
* One-page personal statement, which should include why you should be selected for this workshop.
* Please explain your need for support if you are applying for a scholarship.
* Two letters of recommendation.
Deadline - Deadline for application is March 1, 2006 by 5 p.m. Central Time, selected participants will be contacted by April 3, 2006.
-30-
Bowen Foundation Applications Available
Submitted by NAJA (Native American Journalists Association)
Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media 2006 Program Application Now Available. Deadline is March 1st.
Program Overview - The Foundation was established in 1989 by the media industry to help increase access to permanent job opportunities for minority students. Our program is unlike other internship programs in that selected students work for a partner company during summers and school breaks or year-round from the time they become Emma L. Bowen Scholars until they graduate from college.
During that multi-year period, students have an opportunity to learn many aspects of corporate operations and develop company-specific skills. Corporations have an opportunity to guide and develop minority students with the option of permanent placement upon completion of their college degree. Students in the program receive an hourly wage, as well as matching compensation to help pay for college-related expenses. Mentoring from selected staff in the sponsoring company is also a key element of the program.
Selection Process -The partner company and the Foundation staff work together to recruit students through local high schools and colleges, pre-college enhancement programs, and other community organizations. Applications are provided to qualified candidates. The application is also available on our Web site http://www.emmabowen/ foundation.com.
Minority high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and an interest in varying aspects of the media industry (business, technical, creative) are eligible to apply.
Candidates must be US citizens or have permanent residency status in the US. Completed applications are received and reviewed (only typewritten applications will be considered) by Foundation staff, and preliminary interviews are conducted with qualified applicants. Several candidates are then recommended to the partner company who conducts a second interview and makes the final decision.
Partner Companies are: ABC, Inc; Advance/Newhouse; Arbitron; BMI; Bresnan Communications; CableLabs;Cablevision Systems Corporation; CBS Corporation; Charter Communication; Clear Channel Radio; Comcast Corporation; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; Cox Communications; C-SPAN; Discovery Networks; Fox Television Stations; Inc.Gannett Television; Granite Broadcasting Corporation; Hallmark Channel; Hearst-Argyle Corporation; Inner City Broadcasting Corporation.
Insight Communications; INTEREP Radio; Katz Media Group; Lifetime Television; Luna Productions; Mediacom Communications Corporation; NBC Universal; NAB Education Foundation; NCTA; Nielsen Media Research; Oh! Oxygen Media; Paxson Communications; Post-Newsweek Stations; Procter & Gamble Productions; Scientific-Atlanta; Scripps Networks; Starcom Mediavest.
Television Bureau of Advertising; Time Warner Cable; Tribune Broadcasting; Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.; UCC- Office of Communications; The Weather Channel; and YES Network.
The Application Package Requirements:
1. A Work/Study Application completed with current photograph and signature. Remember to list all your extra-curricular and community activities, awards, language proficiency, and any work done for your school newspaper, radio and/or television station. Take the time to carefully read the Integrity Pledge. Your signature on the application indicates that you have read and understand the importance of pursuing excellence in your academic and professional life.
2. A transcript in a sealed envelope with official seal or signature across the flap. If you have attended more than one school, a transcript is required from each institution unless grades from the previous school appear on the present transcript.
3. An essay on a separate sheet of paper. Answer Item #10 on the application in 500 to 1,000 words. Your essay will count heavily in the selection process. Your writing style and attention to detail (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.) will help us better evaluate your strengths and potential.
4. Two recommendations using the form included in this application in separate sealed envelopes with appropriate signature across the flap from someone who knows your academic and/or community work (i.e. professors, advisors, employers, etc.) Letters by relatives will not be accepted.
5. A resume detailing your academic record, work experience, extra curricular activities and honors.
Application Deadline:The deadline for applications is March 1, 2006; however, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please include the materials noted above in one envelope with this application. You may attach separate pages for any answers that cannot be completed on the form. ONLY TYPEWRITTEN APPLICATIONS AND ENCLOSURES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Submit Application To:
Attention: New Applications
Emma L. Bowen Foundation
CBS Studio Center Administration Building, Suite 300
4024 Radford Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
For Additional Information:
Telephone: 818.655.5708
Facsimile: 818.655.8358
www.emmabowenfoundation.com
The statistic page is down and I have no idea as to how to fix it. So please send any comments to bobbieo@digitaldune.net
NATIVE UNITY - A place for Native American Peoples to solidify their tribes to make a positive impact on the cultural, social, economic and political fabric of American society and a place for non-Natives to better understand the ways of the American Indian.
For news and information on Native American and First Nations actors, go to Annie's site at www.NativeCelebs.com and follow the threads.
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