Mentorship – ZU Arts Initiative

Artist/Professional Name

If different from your legal name

Your Artistic Practice

Tell us about your artistic practice *

What do you create? Where have you exhibited/performed? What makes you qualified to mentor young artists?

Portfolio/Website/Social Media

Links where we can see your work

Mentorship & Teaching Experience

Have you mentored or taught before? *

Yes - Formal teaching or mentorship programs Yes - Informal mentorship or guidance No - But I'm eager to learn how

If yes, describe your teaching/mentorship experience:

What age groups? What context? What did you teach?

Your Mentorship Approach

Why do you want to mentor young artists? *

What motivates you to give your time and expertise?

How would you describe your mentorship style? *

Are you hands-on? Collaborative? Direct feedback? What's your approach?

What could you help young artists with? *

Select all that apply

Technical skill development Creative process/ideation Portfolio building Business of art (pricing, marketing) Grant/college application support Career pathways/planning Networking/community connections Confidence building

Commitment & Availability

How much time can you commit to mentorship per month? *

2-4 hours/month (1-2 sessions) 4-6 hours/month (weekly check-ins) 6-8 hours/month (intensive mentorship) Flexible - Depends on mentee needs

What days/times work best for mentorship sessions?

This helps us match you with mentees who have compatible schedules

Preferred mentorship format: *

In-person at ZU Gallery In-person at my studio/workspace Virtual (Zoom/phone) Mix of in-person and virtual

How many mentees would you be comfortable working with at once? *

1 mentee (focused one-on-one) 2-3 mentees (small group possible) 4+ mentees (workshop-style)

Additional Information

What kind of mentee would be your ideal match?

Age range, experience level, artistic focus, personality type - whatever matters to you

Can you provide 1-2 references?

People who can speak to your work or character (not required but helpful)

Agreement

I understand and agree: *

I can commit to regular, consistent mentorship for at least 6 months I'll treat young artists with respect and meet them where they are I understand appropriate boundaries with young people I'll communicate proactively if my availability changes All information I provided is accurate

What happens next:

We'll review your application and contact you within 2 weeks. If it's a good fit, we'll invite you to an orientation where you'll learn about YEA! structure, meet other mentors, and discuss mentor matching.

Questions? Email grow@cortezarts.org or call (970) 564-3336

YEA! Mentor Application