The Youth FX is excited to launch the second cohort of the Arts2Work Fellowship in Upstate New York.
Donor Name: Youth FX
State: New York
County: Albany County (NY), Columbia County (NY), Greene County (NY), Rensselaer County (NY), Saratoga County (NY), Schenectady County (NY), Schoharie County (NY), Warren County (NY), Washington County (NY)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Youth FX Arts2Work Fellowship is a paid year-long workforce development initiative for young artists and creatives between the ages of 20-25. With a focus in digital filmmaking and media production, Youth FX Arts2Work fellows will be trained in all stages of film production, as well as cinematography, editing, screenwriting, budgeting, portfolio-building, and so much more.
In partnership with The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture, a national leader in facilitating collaboration, strategic growth, innovation and cultural impact within the media arts field, Youth FX Arts2Work aims to provide access to creative and sustainable career opportunities for those who are: currently not enrolled in a full-time college program, underemployed, unemployed, and those who have been historically under-resourced, and/or excluded from such opportunities within the Capital Region.
Through hands-on training, deep community-building, MasterClasses, screenings, workshops, peer-to-peer learning, individualized mentorship, and more, goal is to strengthen each fellows ability to be self-determined, and actualize their own creative and artistic pursuits.
The Youth FX Arts2Work Program is supported by funding from Advance Albany County Alliance, Albany County ARPA Workforce Development Fund, New York Council on the Arts, The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture and the Carl Touhey Family Foundation.
Funding Information
Each fellow will receive a $500 monthly stipend over the course of the program.
The Youth FX is looking for
- Entry-level experience in film and digital media is required — this Fellowship is not intended for people with zero exposure or experience in film and digital media production.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and creative participants between the ages of 20-25 years old
- Folks with experience in film and digital media based in the Capital Region of New York — this program is intended for residents of Albany County and the surrounding counties that make up the Capital Region (Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.)
- Those who have a strong desire to work with others, and engage in creative community spaces
- Young people who are currently not enrolled in a full-time college program will be prioritized
- Those who are underemployed/unemployed
For more information, visit Youth FX.
