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NORTHWEST FILM CENTER
1219 SW Park Avenue - Portland, OR 97205
- 503.221.1156
Outreach Coordinator | info@nwfilm.org
http://www.nwfilm.org
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
To encourage the study, appreciation, and utilization of the moving-image arts; to foster their artistic and professional excellence; and to help create a climate in which they may flourish.
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| Founded: | |
1972
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| Vision: | |
To respond to community needs through creative and accessible programming aimed at enriching the community through the moving-image arts.
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| Honors: | |
Governor's Arts Award for Excellence
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
School of Film offering a Certificate in Film; Filmmakers-in-the-Schools outreach activities for K-12; Young People's Film & Video Festival; NW High School Screen Writing Competition; Media Arts Academy for Teachers, summer institute; Media Arts Academy for Teens; Visiting Artist Programs; Portland International Film Festival; Oregon Latino Youth Video Project; New Avenues Video Project, with homeless teens; Year-round Exhibition Program of foreign, independent, classic, experimental film and video art.
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| Youth Served: | |
5,000
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Season: | |
Year-long, Academic year, Summer
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Exhibition, Product, Survey, Skills tests, Other
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting, Other
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| Other Funding Methods: | |
Tuition, Fees
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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School District, City, County, Multiple county, State
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Businesses, Social Service, Churches
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