Applications now being accepted for 6-month, online-only program, starting next month, that will provide tutorage, advice, and connection building for young creatives in the motion design industry who identify with underrepresented communities.
Dash Studio and Demo Duck have partnered on the 2024 Motion Mentorship Program, which is no open for applications. The mentorship program, which dash launched in 2022, provides an opportunity for tutorage, advice, and building connections for underrepresented young artists in the Motion Design industry. Demo Duck has joined with dash this year to help expand the program’s reach, expertise and perspective.
“From the moment of dash’s inception, we’ve always believed in the power of creativity and community,” said Mack Garrison, dash’s Co-Founder and Director of Content. “This mentorship program will help make connections for the next generation of creatives. And with the help of our friends at Demo Duck, we can expand our impact!”
Dash and Demo Duck team members have crossed professional paths over the years and were able to connect in-person at dash’s animation and motion design festival The Dash Bash. The teams both share similar passions for helping prepare a new generation of artists in the space.
“Although dash and Demo Duck play in a similar sandbox, our team members all have a variety of unique experiences, skill sets and teaching methods,” said Colin Hogan, Demo Duck’s Managing Director. “We’re grateful that dash brought us into the fold, and we can help build the Mentorship Program for years to come.”
Eligibility is open to self-identified underrepresented individuals pursuing a career in the motion design industry, in respect to gender, race, sexual orientation, mental health, ability, religion, education, socio-economic status, age, and more.
The 6-month, online-only Mentorship Program will start in February 2024. Each mentee will be assigned a mentor from either Demo Duck or dash to be a creative resource for questions, connections, portfolio feedback and more. Although it’s currently only available to US-based participants, dash and Demo Duck hope to grow this to become an international program. The Mentorship Program is not a formal internship program.
Applicants can learn more about the program and apply at the official website - https://www.themotionmentorship.com/
Source: Demo Duck
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
