The ACOR Mentorship Program (AMP) is an emerging artist leadership program which seeks to develop young, diverse artists by providing support through mentorship, professional development, and project development.
Program Goals
Provide mentorship for emerging artists to set them on a path toward a sustainable career in the arts.
Build a diverse, inclusive community of young emerging artists in Rockland County.
Provide professional development opportunities for emerging artists.
Inspire other young people to pursue a career in the arts.
Create opportunities for intergenerational collaboration among artists.
Provide the Rockland County community with access to new artists and art.
2024 ACOR Mentorship Program Emerging and Established Artists
Strawtown Studio, March 3, 2024
2024 ACOR Mentorship Program Highlights
Program Description
The 2024 AMP is a four-month long commitment from March 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024, where emerging artists and their mentors will complete a curriculum focused on making a living through art. The four components of the program are:
Creativity/Inspiration: Building a Project Proposal: Your Creative Path, What Inspires You
The Building Blocks for Presenting Yourself as an Artist: Artist Statement, Elevator Speech, and Resume
Fiscal Considerations: Creating a Budget, Grant Writing, and Fiscal Sponsorships
Self-Promotion: Social Media and Website