How would you describe Art Buddies to someone who has never heard of the program?
Art Buddies is a one-on-one creative mentoring program.
What has been your most memorable experience as an Art Buddies volunteer?
A student asked to take my picture. A short time later a magazine I photographed an assignment for asked for a portrait of me for their contributor’s page, so I cropped the photo he took and submitted it to the magazine. He got credit in the magazine and I made sure he received a copy of the magazine. He was an Art Buddy the next session and took more pictures with my camera of the other participants.
Why did you decide to become active with Art Buddies?
As a way to give back to the community.
What advice would you give to rookie Art Buddies?
Just jump in and be yourself!
Have you gained new friendships or expanded your network with adult Art Buddies during the program?
I have gained many new friendships and clients. I recently worked with Art Buddies volunteer and Advisory Board member Gerry Yumul on a project for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.
Art Buddies accepts mentor applications every fall and spring. Learn how you can volunteer with Art Buddies at http://www.artbuddies.org/volunteer/.
