If you are a recent college graduate with a background in any arts field, Coalescence's new PREP Arts is an ideal next step for you! The PREP in PREP Arts stands for Professional Readiness Enrichment Program and in it’s inaugural season, we are looking for 1 to 2 artists of any genre that are seeking additional guidance as they transition into the professional arts world. Our goal is to help you feel more confident and prepared to brand, market, and promote yourself as an artist by equipping you with some helpful skills, knowledge, and tools as you start your journey.

Benefits:
* Mentor/Mentee Matching
* We will cover the cost of new headshots
* Three (3) weeks of one-on-one enrichment sessions (2 sessions a week)
* Recognition on our social media outlets (Facebook/ Instagram/ Website)
* Guaranteed spot in the November 2022 Coalescence: A Visual and Performing Arts Showing

Requirements for Eligibility:
* Must have graduated college between 2020-2022 (Spring and Fall graduates accepted)
* Self-proclaimed artist of any genre
* Must have the desire to pursue their artistry long term (we appreciate recreational artists, but we are looking to prioritize artists active in the professional arts world with this program)
* Must currently reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC

Application Requirements and Date:
For Round 1, all applicants must provide two (2) work samples and complete two (2) short answer questions. Applicants that are asked to Round 2 will be invited to set up an interview via Zoom.

* Application Opens April 1st
* Application Closes April 30th
* Notification for Round 2 by May 6th
* Interviews (Round 2) from May 8th-May 14th
* Decision Notification by May 20th

Program Session Dates:
* Three week session from July 11th- July 29th
* Sessions will be twice a week for three weeks (6 sessions total)

Performance/Showcase Opportunity Dates:
* November 2022 (TBD on additional information)