The 2021 character Design Program with FunPlus

About the Character Design Program with FunPlus

This spring, Creative Art Works joined forces with FunPlus, an international interactive entertainment company, to offer an online character design internship to 70 teens and young adults from all over New York City. These diverse interns were either currently attending NYC public high schools or were pursuing their high school equivalency. This 9-week internship included live instruction from CAW Teaching Artists augmented by guest lectures and critiques from FunPlus artists and creatives from across the globe. For many, this was their first work experience. Some had little or no prior art-making experience while others were already accomplished artists. Some worked on computers with graphic software while others worked with traditional materials. Regardless, it was a tremendous opportunity.

Artist Portfolios

Charlize Lin

And the Winner is . . .

Thank You!

This Creative Art Works program was made possible, in part, by generous support from FunPlus.

This Creative Art Works program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

Special Thanks

We are grateful to our visiting guest artists from FunPlus who gave so generously of their time and experience by providing feedback to our interns: LJChen, Tim Chi Ly, Wei Wang, and Xinyue Nie.

Teaching Artists

Alexandra Neuber, CAW Teaching Artist
Brandi Yu, CAW Teaching Artist
Kristy McCarthy, CAW Teaching Artist
Monica Wyn, CAW Teaching Artist

Staff

Brian Ricklin, President and CEO
Karen Jolicoeur, Deputy Director | Director of Development
Amy Appleton, Program Director
Lance Paladino, Manager of Teaching & Learning
Alex Karpa, Program Coordinator
Scott Lucas, Marketing & Communications Manager (Please email Scott for website corrections.)
Jill Goldstein, Office Manager
Melisa Vallovera, Associate
Natajha Graham, Programs Intern