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[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Are you passionate about creativity? Do you paint, write, draw, dance, sculpt, sew, act, sing, perform … etc? Do you have creative media skills in video, audio, or photography? Are you interested in using your talents to make a difference? I AM ART is an opportunity to use your creativity in transformative community. It’s a “conference meets mission trip” designed specifically for creatives.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/KrhNKgtpMl4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_image src=”https://athentikos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/art-icons_grey-e1431198161332.png” image_width=”800″ image_height=”150″ crop=”false” svg=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”10″][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”false” color=”#393836″ size=”20″ font_weight=”inherit” font_style=”inhert” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”18″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]
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Athentikos will equip you to teach creative workshops to at-risk children, and document transformational stories in photo and video. You don’t have to be a professional. Bring your skills, and passion to use them with purpose. Invite your friends and join the journey of transformation! Connect to the greater story, exercising the gifts you love!
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Athentikos is officially recruiting team members for three I AM ART Camps in Guatemala this Fall. We are thrilled to partner with Proximos Pasos, Casa Bernabe, and Oasis, who will each host an I AM ART camp at their facility. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2015 and we’ll announce official teams in early June, 2015. Space is limited and applications will be selected in the order they are received.
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Still have questions?
Watch the highlight video from I AM ART Fall 2014.
[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjNrgHo5v3c”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”false” color=”#393836″ size=”20″ font_weight=”inherit” font_style=”inhert” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]I AM ART 2015 Guatemala TRIPS[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_content_box heading=”Proximos Pasos”][mk_image src=”https://athentikos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/proximoslogo.jpg.w180h94.jpg” image_width=”150″ image_height=”350″ crop=”false” svg=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]
POSTPONED UNTIL 2016
A school for 160 girls who are unable to attend public school due to extreme poverty and cultural prejudice.[/vc_column_text][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_content_box heading=”Casa Bernabe”][mk_image src=”https://athentikos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/casa_bernabe_logo.jpg” image_width=”150″ image_height=”350″ crop=”false” svg=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]
10/23/2015 – 11/01/2015
An orphanage to 130 children who have lost families, been abandoned or abused.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/63190878″][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_content_box heading=”Oasis”][mk_image src=”https://athentikos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Kids_alive_Logo_squared_240x240.png” image_width=”150″ image_height=”350″ crop=”false” svg=”false” lightbox=”false” frame_style=”simple” target=”_self” caption_location=”inside-image” align=”left” margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]
11/27/2015 – 12/06/2015
A home for girls who have been forced into child labor, experienced physical and sexual abuse.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/121705666″][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][mk_slideshow_box images=”5824,5549,6082,5190,5612,5714,5716,6088,5718,5514,5556,6087,5605,5487,6084,6083,5550,5547,5558,5539,5439,5254,5191,5528,5557,6085″ img_position=”left top” slideshow_speed=”3000″ transition_speed=”1000″ slideshow_mask=”false” section_height=”400″ full_height=”false” full_width_cnt=”false” padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″][/mk_slideshow_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner attached=”true” padding=”3″ el_class=”grey-row-bg”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1430404984303{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][mk_icon_box2 icon_type=”icon” icon_size=”32″ icon=”mk-moon-brain” title=”Training” title_size=”20″ title_weight=”inherit” title_top_padding=”10″ title_bottom_padding=”10″ align=”left”]
Prior to the trip, Athentikos will meet with you personally and in community with other I AM ART team members to equip you with everything you need to use creativity in mission including:
- Explore your story and evaluate how it connects to the Greater Story
- Understand the cultural and spiritual context of the trip
- Introduce you to other like-minded creatives from North America and Guatemala to foster community
- Develop and implement a fundraising plan using our media and crowd-funding platform
- Promote your trip through strategic social media
- Prepare lesson plans for a 5 day workshop using our curriculum guide
- Research and pre-produce stories for short documentaries
- Select the right media gear for international production
- Pack strategically for a short-term mission trip
[/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1430339043215{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][mk_icon_box2 icon_type=”icon” icon_size=”32″ icon=”mk-moon-airplane” title=”Trip Schedule” title_size=”20″ title_weight=”inherit” title_top_padding=”10″ title_bottom_padding=”10″ align=”left”]I AM ART trips are life changing, creative, cultural, and spiritual journeys.
- Friday – Travel to Guatemala and spend the night in Antigua, a 500 year old Spanish Colonial City surrounded by three volcanoes.
- Saturday – Get to know team members, explore, and spend another night in Antigua
- Sunday – Travel to the I AM ART Camp location, meet with local leaders, and prepare the facility for the week-long camp
- Monday-Thursday – Attend large group sessions, Teach small group session workshops to at-risk youth, and spend time with Artist Team Members from North America and Guatemala
- Friday – Prepare for a celebratory art show and visit the surrounding community to get a cultural understanding of the children’s lives
- Saturday – Celebrate the week’s achievement in an Art Show with youth and community
- Sunday – Return home or travel on an optional excursion in Guatemala
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$1800 + airfare
INCLUDES: Training, materials, food & lodging for 10 days, transportation in country, insurance, admin (ask us about using airline miles).
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Athentikos is a 501c3 non-profit and can accept tax-deductible donations on your behalf. In addition, all I AM ART team members are offered a personal crowd-funding campaign through our web site. We’ll coach you through the fundraising process and provide the resources you need to communicate your opportunity to grow and serve.
[/mk_icon_box2][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_icon_box2 icon_type=”icon” icon_size=”32″ icon=”mk-icon-calendar” title=”Payment Schedule” title_size=”20″ title_weight=”inherit” title_top_padding=”10″ title_bottom_padding=”10″ align=”left”]– $150 non-refundable deposit is due on June 15 after official teams are announced.
– Total Cost ($1800 + airfare) is due on August 1, 2015.
– Team members may continue to raise funds until 10 days after the trip end date to recoup any personal funds paid on the August 1, 2015 Deadline.
– After the I AM ART trip, when financial balances are settled, Athentikos will reimburse any funds up to the total cost, personally submitted by team members to make up for fundraising shortages on August 1, 2015 when total cost was due.[/mk_icon_box2][mk_padding_divider size=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][mk_custom_box border_width=”1″ bg_color=”#f6f6f6″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” padding_vertical=”30″ padding_horizental=”20″ margin_bottom=”10″ min_height=”100″][mk_font_icons icon=”mk-moon-stopwatch” size=”x-large” margin_horizental=”4″ margin_vertical=”4″ circle=”false” align=”none” link=”https://Athentikos.com/iamart/application” target=”_blank” color=”#0a0a0a”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h2″ style=”false” color=”#393836″ size=”25″ font_weight=”inherit” font_style=”inhert” letter_spacing=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”18″ font_family=”none” align=”left”]You can still register …[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]I AM ART Registration officially ended on June 7, 2015.
However, we can still place you on a team.
Join creativity in mission! If you have any questions, please email us.[/vc_column_text][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”rounded” size=”large” outline_skin=”dark” outline_active_color=”#ffffff” outline_hover_color=”#333333″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#252525″ text_color=”light” icon_anim=”none” url=”https://athentikos.com/iamart/i-am-art-application/” target=”_self” align=”left” fullwidth=”false” button_custom_width=”0″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”15″]Register for I AM ART 2015[/mk_button][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]