Welcome to the After School Arts Program (ASAP)

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The After School Arts Program (ASAP) provides mentorship and professional guidance to youth (14-17) interested in media arts, with a lens on filmmaking and journalism. Through the transformative mediums of filmmaking, reading, writing, and communication arts, ASAP cultivates a nurturing environment where students can explore their creativity and develop essential 21st-century skills through professional mentorship and guidance by industry professionals. 

ASAP is empowering youth voices with the power of cultural responsive storytelling, a robust film production and journalism curriculum, led by BIPOC facilitators.

By fostering leadership and team-building skills, ASAP prepares students for diverse entry-level job opportunities in creative industries such as film and journalism. With a focus on building pathways for underemployed youth, ASAP is committed to nurturing civic engagement and facilitating a smooth transition to a productive life beyond school and within the creative economy.

Our vision is to foster the creativity of the next generation of innovators, by reimagining STEAM (at the intersection of) -- storytelling, tech, entertainment, arts and music. We aim to bring together under resourced communities and impacted youth + families through film production and new voices in journalism that is inclusive and accessible.