The Homeless Youth Drop-In Center Program raises awareness and meets the needs of homeless youth so they can stay in school and graduate. According to Kids Count Data Center, Wicomico County is in the top three counties that provide free and reduced school meals to our children and according to the July 2019 HALs report, we have 321 homeless children collectively in the three lower counties. FYP's goals are to provide homeless teens and young adults with housing, basic needs, and services as they make positive choices toward becoming responsible, productive community members. With your help, FYP is helping to bring a positive future to this nearly forgotten population.
OPEN Call for Artists for Eastern Shore HBCU!
The Maryland State Arts Council’s Maryland Public Art Initiative is proud to announce two open Calls for Artists for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and the Coppin State University College of Business. The projects are the first Maryland Public Art Initiative public artworks on Maryland HBCU campuses.
Both Calls to Artists are open to any artist or artist team living in the United States.
Artists with a connection to HBCUs and/or residents of Maryland are especially encouraged to apply. Information on each project and how to apply below.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 3:00 PM ET.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
UMES is a land grant, historically black college (HBCU) located in Princess Anne, Maryland. This new building will include two separate, site-specific public art commissions:
Interior Atrium & Lobby Wall ($175,000)
Entrance Plazas & Sidewalks ($85,000)
Click here to read the UMES School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Request for Qualifications
Click here to view and download an additional set of renderings and scaled plans
For each commission, three to four semi-finalist artists or artist teams will be selected to develop proposals and receive a $2500 honorarium.
For more information: https://www.msac.org/programs/public-art-programs
New Program Begins in August : Youth Organizing
Become a Youth Organizer! Youth Organizers will be led by an adult volunteer(s) who will co-lead club meetings and group activities; plan club outings; and help youth achieve quarterly goals to make their community healthy and safe. Through political education workshops, retreats, and training, we develop critical understandings and skills to develop as youth leaders. We provide peer education through an Organizing Club where we discuss topics and issues that are impacting our community. Application Deadline is July 31st.
