e aala*l for local ten By Julle Slack SCANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF The Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM) is of- fering teens a chance to develop art skills and have their works shown in a March exhibition. FASM is seeking 40 youth between 13 and 19 years old, who like to draw, paint or create in ather art forms. Details of the Youth Visual Arts Mentoring Project, a free art initiative for teens, were an- nounced Iast week. FASM president Ursula McDermnid said the participants should be youth who are inter- ested in pursuing the arts as a career or hob- by. Students don't need to have any previous training or level of artistic skill, simply a pas- sion ta explore the arts. Since space is limited, she said students will be selected on a first-come, flrst-serve basis. If more than 40 apply, she said they will be placed on a walting llst. Teens who are selected will be asked to at- tend four workshop/art mentoring sessions: January 24, February 7 and 21, and March 5. They will be held at the Milton Centre for the Arts. The art exhibition will b. at the Holcim GaI- lery March 9 ta 28. Participants must cover the costs of materials required ta create the work of art McDermid explained that the youth wilI be The Fine Arts Society of 'Milton has a new youth-based project where 40 youth wll be selected ta work with mentors from the organization. Here, art student and applicant Madeleine Avery, 14, works an a watercolour painting with instructar Fedor Yatsik, whols one of the mentors, !i his studio. Stacey N.ewman I Sp.I.I to the Champion warking with local area professional artists where they wilI learn about art and tech- niques, while receiving one-an-ane mentor- ing time. Students wiIl also learn how ta prepare for a professional exhibition, learning firsthand how an exhibition comes together. »It is aur hope that young, emnerging artists in the area wilI take advantage of the Youth Visual Arts Mentoring Project,7' said McDer- mid. Its an excellent opportunity to learn, explore the arts and be inspired by profes- sional artistsf The Milton Optimist Club is helping ta spon- sor the project. In addition, McDermid said Friends for Har- mony, a local group advancing social harmo- ny among youth and led by Sandy Gemmili and Dan Gaudry, will partner with FASM in various aspects of the project. For details, or to apply, cati (905) 693-0378 or email umcdermid@gmail.com or Amanda Gonsalves (905) 693-8735, mccafferty@sym- patico.ca Julie Slack con be reached atIsack@miltonca- nadianchampion.com or on Twitter @milton- musing. SH@P HAPPY SIGN-UP FOR FREE & GET $25 TO SPEND ON YOUR FIRT $100 PURCI4AS 0 CA 1)i1ÀýV Jeýik al N a a