NYC PROGRAM 2024
Program Schedule
Classes:
Jun 11 - Aug 2, 2024
Mentorship:
Aug 5 - Oct 4, 2024
Exhibition:
Oct 5, 2024
Course Outline
8-Week Course: June - July
Meeting 3 sessions per week, these classes focus on refining one’s own Creative Point of View, expanding goals, developing communication strategies, creating and sharing work, connecting with peers and other industry creatives, and building a sustainable career path.
Meeting Times
Sundays (in studio) 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays (online) 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursdays (online) 7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Bridge is centered around asking and discussing Critical Questions for the emerging photographer. The classes are not designed to teach technical photography skills.
Mentorship & Final Show Preparation: August - October
After the 8 Week Course, students are working directly with their Industry Mentors to help guide their progress towards the Final Show. These interactions are self-scheduled, and can occur throughout the week. Each Mentor will be paired with up to 2 students.
Final Show: Oct 5, 2024
Location to be announced.
What do I need to apply?
The application and the Program are both free, but applications are required to be completed, including:
a portfolio submission of up to 10 images
a video submission
thoughtful answers to our written questions
Eligibility
The Bridge is open to creative individuals of all backgrounds, aged 18-26, who are serious about, and committed to, becoming creative professionals.
Accepting applicants between the ages of 18-26 with residency within the New York City 5 boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island) only.
What is The Bridge?
The Bridge is a groundbreaking, 16-week vision for mentorship-based education, designed in collaboration with the American Society of Media Photographers New York to lift the barriers of Time, Money and Access and help talented young artists who face tough decisions about their road ahead.
By focusing on bringing together Students, Mentors, Industry vets and Educators, as well as exposing real-world working spaces and careers, we're able to share knowledge and experiences in a way that will enable students to build community with their peers, define their own success, and take confident steps towards achieving a sustainable career in the world of photography and art.
The full program consists of an 8-week course that meets 3 times a week (Sunday afternoons in studio, Tuesday evenings and Thursday evenings online), followed by a September Mentorship Month and a Final Exhibition for all students completing the course.
