“The Starving Artist Project-

a platform for local art.”

“The Straving Artist Project creates
massive nationwide projects”
WHO
Founded in 2010, The Starving Artist
Project is the pioneer of a Movement
seeking to bring art in to the next
generation. We believe the exclusivity

be eliminated in order to ensure that

art remains engaging and accessible.

WHAT
The Starving Artist Project will raise
public awareness of art and, more
importantly, Trinidad & Tobago Art
including but not limited to: Graphic,
Fine, Interactive, Interior, Fashion,
Architecture, Advertising, etc. We take
pride in showcasing and celebrating
art’s impact and value in local business
impact by developing, encouraging
and inspiring creative minds– whether
they are professional artist or just
starting out.
MISSION
Breaking down barriers, crossing cultural
lines, and connecting artists with their
admirers. Our mission is to produce live
art events and competitions that expose
local, emerging artists to the masses!
We will revolutionize the way art is
viewed, and give artists the tools to
display their creativity and talents- hereby
creating a new model for exhibition and
sales.

“Breaking down the boundaries of

elitism and making art more social
and tangible to everyone”
TARGET AUDIENCES
The Starving Artist Project reaches partnering companies and
out to art students, professional organizations will not only reach
artist, the local business commu- our local art community, but also
design organizations, business
the design savvy public and tourist. communities, consumers, tourists,
museums-goers, and students.
Through cross marketing, web
presence and advertisements,
e-mail blasts, posters distributed
throughout cities, and signage-
 .
Attend events. bring friends
participate. Spread the word!”
The Starving Artist Project undertakes the following initiatives in pursuit of its three
primary goals: to Expose, Inspire & Develop our local art community.

PRODUCE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE & INSPIRE.

Art & Design Expo & Conferences
Annual Portfolio Review & Career Development Day
Art Techinque & Develoment Workshops
LIVE Art Events

PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ART & DESIGN.

Grants/Schoralships
Monthly Exhibitions
Monthly Competitions
Annual Competitions
Free Online Competitions

CREATING A SINGLE VOICE FOR ART & DESIGN IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.
www.starvingartistproject.org

WORK WITH ART EDUCATORS TO DEVELOP NEW THINKING ABOUT DESIGN.

Art Intensive School Tours
Starving Artist Mentorship Program (Secondary Schools)
Info Sessions with Industry Professionals

BECOME THE BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND TOOLS.

Educational Institution Directory
Standards of Professional Practice for Artist
Advice for Emerging Artist
Design Business & Ethics Series
Art & Design Library
Freelance Tips & Resources

CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTIST.

Design Jobs
Online Portfolios

Scholarships/Grants
“Inspiring the Next Generation”
 “Graduating more secondary school
students into creative career paths.”
MENTOR PROGRAMS
The Starving Artist Project believes that
committed organizations and
businesses can and do make a critical
to serve as mentors to public second-
ary school students. The Starving Artist
Mentor Program is a structured
school-initiated approach to traditional
mentoring with a slight twist. Using
creative arts and artistic expressions--
participating mentors will expose
students to creative career paths.
“Placing focus on the world of work.”
secondary school students:
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
1 Mentor and mentee set goals for their
relationship and plan a set of activities
related to achieving those goals.
2 Mentor takes mentee on a tour of the
job site and highlights the company
resources and facilities relevant to their
goals.
3 Mentee takes mentor on a tour of his
or her school.
MISSION
One goal of the Starving Artist Project
is to graduate more Secondary School
students into a creative profession or
tertiary art program. We strive to
accomplish this by inspiring the
students with great mentors from local
agencies & businesses, group projects
made with creative sponsorships, and
by giving mentors and students the
tools and resources they need to
succeed.
4 Mentor gives the mentee an overview
and introduction to his/her business
and industry, including the company's
promotional material.
5 Mentor discusses with mentee the
mentee's career and post-secondary
school options
6 Mentor and mentee conduct a mini
community based research project.
“Partner & Sponsor
Opportunities”
“Support creativity & local talent!”
Support of The Starving Artist Project enables your company or organization to
accomplish a number of goals:
• Support a project that unites- and is • Promote the project invovlement in
visible to- the creative community, the your PR and communication efforts.
business community, educators,
students and the general public. • Support awards for participants in our
projects, competitions and events.
• Foster creativity and community effort.
• Stimulate dialog and action around • Enhance your brand equity & reputation.
creative thinking and social issues. • Promote your products, services and
• Support the next generation of design messages.
talent at both secondary and tertiary level • Be included in our highly visible and
pro-active art initiatives.
• Support mentoring programs focused on
developing aspiring artist and designers.
How can you get involved in
The Starving Artist Project?
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We invite businesses, organizations and individuals to partner with The Starving Artist
Project by volunteering or by becoming a sponsor.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000
As a Sponsor , your company would
be represented by:
• Branding and signage at events.
• Company name and link on website.
• Company name on the printed event
promotional pieces and e-newsletters
• Company name on event signs
• MC Acknowledgement at events
• 4 Tickets to events and exhibitions
SUPPORTING PARTNER $10,000
As a Supporting Partner, your
company would be represented by:
• Branding and signage at events.
• Sampling & Promotion of brands
• Logo representation on website
•1 Year Advertising on website
• Company logo on printed promo-
tional pieces and e-newsletters
• Company name on event signs
• MC Acknowledgement at events
• 8 Tickets to event & exhibitions
STRATEGIC PARTNER $20,000
As a Strategic Partner, we will create
unique opportunities crafted to enhance
your marketing objectives:
• Category exclusive at Strategic Partner
• Associate status for All events &
competitions
• Opportunity to provide a member to our
Advisory Board & Committee.
• Branding at All events
• Sampling & Promotion of brands
• Highly visible logo placement on all
promotional material
• Logo representation on website
• 1 Year Advertising on website
• Company logo on event signs
• Named in all PR announcements
• MC Acknowledgement at events
• 10 tickets to events & exhibitions
TO VOLUNTEER OR
SIGN UP FOR PARTNERSHIPS:
Contact us at 471-8437 or email
dex@starvingartistproject.org.
The Starving Artist Project
would not exist without the
support of:

Our Founding Partner

[www.vivid-imagination.net]