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Senior Guild

SENIOR GUILD (n.) A worker qualified to teach apprentices and carry on the craft independently.

GOAL OF A YA/YA SENIOR GUILD MEMBER: To inspire and give back to lower levels, while actively pursuing personal and career goals.

Achievement of Guild status during high school
A "professional plan" (college, trade school, internship, artist residency, etc.)
Internal commitment to YA/YA (retreats, special events, workshops, portfolio presentations, hosting YA/YAs out-of-state, etc.): Minimum 20-hour commitment per calendar year
10 hours of community service per semester
Complete and submit a finished artwork twice a year for display and sale in YA/YA gallery or "YA Spot"
Maintain a current resume/bio

Eligible for Artist Residency
Eligible for paid art mentorships, contracts, collaborative works, murals, and commissions
Governing role in Guild structure
Access to studio for personal projects
Biannual career/educational assessment
Can take up to a one-year leave of absence
80% of art sales earned