Calling All Passionate Filipino American Teens:
FilAm Arts Launches FilAm Teen Council!
Calling all Filipino American teens aged 13-19 with a passion for arts, culture, and making a difference! The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture (FilAm Arts) is proud to announce its pilot program, the FilAm Teen Council!
This exciting, donation-based program is your chance to co-create the future of the renowned Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC), a beloved Los Angeles tradition for over 30 years!
The FilAm Teen Council is a Culturally Relevant Program for You!
Explore your identity: Dive deep into Filipino American history, culture, and the power of arts to connect communities.
Develop leadership skills: Learn valuable skills like planning, organizing, and project management to bring your ideas to life.
Shape FPAC's future: Work alongside experienced mentors, like Maurus Dumalaog, to design activities, curate performances, and help plan the 2024 FPAC!
Create your voice: Explore how art and activism can address issues you care about.
Here's what you need to know:
Dates: Two sessions, each 3 hours long. Attend at least one on July 24 or 31, 5pm-8pm. (Select participants who attend both dates are eligible for a chance to receive Meta Raybans.)
Location: Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles (exact location provided upon acceptance)
Who should apply: Filipino American teens 13-19 years old. Passionate about Filipino American culture (or interested in learning more!), creative with a desire to make a difference, and enjoy working in a team environment.
Maurus Dumalaog, who is a local HiFi native, community organizer, artist and entrepreneur will be leading the FilAm Teen Council sessions, shares his enthusiasm for the program: "This is an incredible opportunity for Fil-Am teens to explore their heritage, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact on a major cultural event like FPAC. I'm excited to mentor and collaborate with these passionate young minds to help develop their ideas for cultivating creative community engagement and cultural preservation!"
Space is limited! Apply now!Fill out this short application form to tell us more about yourself and your interest in the program: https://forms.gle/PC3Psj5VE6i4Jcjz7
FilAm Arts Teen Council: Where Culture, Leadership, and Community Collide!