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10-04-2009
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Subject: You're An Artist But Can't Find Stable Work??
Here are some excerpts from a job advertisement for a fashion design
teacher, posted on the
GraphicDesign-Jobs.com
web site as well as on
craigslist:
Don't think you can use your creativity to make ends meet!?
You're an artist but can't find stable work?? Think again!!
YOU ARE: Dedicated to Community Service & Social Change
WE ARE: THE RADICAL ARTS VENUE & EDUCATION CENTER
THIS POSITION IS PAID THROUGH AMERICORPS! Why go oversees
when you can serve your community at home??
ALL POSITIONS ARE PAID A LIVING WAGE ALLOWANCE determined by
terms of service.
ALL POSITIONS have an ADDITIONAL EDUCATION STIPEND ranging
from $1,250 to $2,362.50 depending on terms of service.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage students in Community Service
Activities through your art form
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED acquired by June 30th
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with disconnected youth,
including foster care or juvenile justice populations a PLUS
[Emphasis added]
Your tax dollars are now funding after-school fashion design for
inner-city children, taught by a high school graduate who is
committed to social change, and sponsored by the
Radical Arts Venue & Education Center. But remember, don't
call this arts training or educational instruction. This is
community service. Could someone explain to me the difference
between a job and this type of community service?
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