The ACOR Mentorship Program (AMP) is a free, emerging artist leadership program which seeks to develop young, diverse visual artists by providing support through mentorship, professional development, constructive critique, and project development.

2024 ACOR Mentorship Program Emerging and Established Artists (Strawtown Studio, March 3, 2024)


PROGRAM GOALS:

  • Offer tailored mentorship to emerging artists, guiding them toward establishing sustainable careers in the arts.

  • Foster artistic growth and evolution by encouraging constructive critique and feedback on their work.

  • Cultivate a diverse and inclusive community of young, emerging artists within Rockland County, promoting cultural exchange and collaboration.

  • Provide essential professional development opportunities to equip artists with the skills needed to thrive in their careers.

  • Encourage intergenerational collaboration, creating meaningful exchanges between artists of all ages and stages of their careers.

  • Enhance the cultural landscape of Rockland County by introducing the community to fresh voices and new artistic creations.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

  • The 2025 AMP is exclusively for visual artists and requires a four-month commitment from January 1st - May 30th, 2025.

  • An in-person orientation will be held on a Sunday in mid-January to kick off the program. 

  • Throughout the course of the program, participants will attend monthly in-person group meetings featuring presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, artwork critiques, and independent assignments—all designed to promote ongoing growth and development.

  • These group meetings will take place once a month on Sunday mornings or early afternoons, from February to May. 

  • In between the group sessions, mentors and mentees will meet individually, either in-person or virtually, to address specific mentee needs and further explore topics from the group meetings.

  • The program will culminate in a final in-person art exhibition and artist reception in May 2025, offering participants an opportunity to showcase their work and engage with the community.