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Wet Paint Featuring Frank O’Farrell and ArtWorks Apprentices
July 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hear from Frank O’Farrell, Founder of Fourthwall Youth Studios, an award-winning film production and digital media program for the youth of Cincinnati. ArtWorks Apprentices have partnered with Fourthwall to create a captivating film series this summer. This collaborative effort aims to raise awareness about the challenges of mental health and foster a deeper understanding of diverse learning abilities. When the film is completed, it will be distributed to schools, with the goal of reducing stigma and igniting positive action. Get ready to be moved and inspired by these impactful stories.
In addition to this film project, attendees will also hear from ArtWorks Apprentices about other summer projects including murals taking shape inside Kroger’s downtown headquarters, the Hamilton County Garage at Findlay Market, and Rookwood Commons.
This is a FREE event; all are welcome.
About Fourthwall Youth Studios
Frank O’Farrell created Fourthwall Youth Studios to introduce creative practices and the art of filmmaking to Cincinnati youth who struggle academically. With a focus on developing personal character and 21st-century skills, its mission is to help youth find their voice and express their individuality through digital and performance arts, to change the trajectory of their own lives, those around them, and their community. Since 2015, over 700 young filmmakers have participated in Fourthwall’s various programs, producing almost 100 films and garnering over 60 national, regional and local awards. Many participating students have attended or graduated from some of the country’s best film schools and several have opened their own production companies. In addition to Fourthwall, Frank also teaches at the University of Cincinnati’s Digital Media Collaborative.
About Wet Paint
Wet Paint by ArtWorks is a quarterly event series that offers a look behind the scenes of the organization’s upcoming projects, centering on the artists who make our city vibrant. Since 1996, ArtWorks has employed over 7,000 youth and creative professionals, annually investing around $1.5 million in wages for artists. ArtWorks is inviting the public to learn firsthand about the experience of creating public art and other arts-based projects from the Apprentice Artists and project designers. Each event will feature a series of talks for Apprentice artists and highlight one project designer from the season in an artist talk and Q&A at the event.
