Media Arts Apprenticeship Program

Constituting nearly 40 percent of the U. S. population in 2017, minorities will become the majority within a few decades. However, minorities remain underrepresented in every media industry employment area. For example:
Therefore, the DIAL presents the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program (MAAP) for young emerging artists of color. MAAP is an arts and creative professional development program for young artists of color with an interest in exploring media arts and new media as a potential career. MAAP gives young media and new media artists a first-hand look at the working life of professional artists, creative organizations, and businesses through apprenticeships, mentorships, trainings, stipends, and service-learning projects.
*To improve the accessibility of MAAP for people with disabilities, the program will only be offered at facilities that are ADA compliant to best address the needs of any participants with physical and/or learning disabilities. Additionally, the DIAL and our partners adhere to standard ADA policies at all times.
- Film studio heads are 94 percent white and 100 percent male;
- Television network and studio heads are 96 percent white and 71 percent male; and
- White actors dominate the top credits.
Therefore, the DIAL presents the Media Arts Apprenticeship Program (MAAP) for young emerging artists of color. MAAP is an arts and creative professional development program for young artists of color with an interest in exploring media arts and new media as a potential career. MAAP gives young media and new media artists a first-hand look at the working life of professional artists, creative organizations, and businesses through apprenticeships, mentorships, trainings, stipends, and service-learning projects.
*To improve the accessibility of MAAP for people with disabilities, the program will only be offered at facilities that are ADA compliant to best address the needs of any participants with physical and/or learning disabilities. Additionally, the DIAL and our partners adhere to standard ADA policies at all times.
INFO & Applications For the 2023 MAAP Program: [Please Check back SOON]
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