who we are
Founded in 1994, the AIGA Link Program is a Seattle-based group of board members, volunteers and three very part-time administrators dedicated to enriching the lives of high school students with a passion for art. Our innovative program provides monthly workshops, portfolio development, gallery show and scholarship awards for higher education. The AIGA Link Program's success has inspired similar programs across the nation.
Mission | Vision | Values | Leadership
Mission
The AIGA Link Program connects Seattle area high school students with creative professionals through nine monthly workshops.
Every third Saturday of the month, students complete artwork that demonstrates an understanding of the medium presented by a guest artist. Seniors participate in a portfolio-building workshop to create a professional presentation of their work. Finally, the AIGA Link Program awards scholarships to qualified graduating seniors at an end of year Gallery Show.
Vision
Our vision in LINK is to be a place and people that function as mentors to grant students a greater purview and understanding of what is possible in their lives. We seek to foster life-altering experiences and connections, underscoring the fact that they have all the raw talents needed to succeed. This means we:
-engage people in a genuine and helpful manner
-provide new artistic experiences with great role models
-nurture a network of dedicated support entities and resources
-grow in understanding, expertise and commitment
-maintain positive student, volunteer and partner relationships
Values
The LINK value system is simple. Your grandmother could have taught it to you.
Value 1
Respect: treat others as you would be treated yourself
Value 2
Effort: there is no subsitute for hard work
Value 3
Responsibility: it's essential to keep our word and to follow through
Value 4
Understanding: life has enough challenges, let us do well by one another
Volunteer Leadership, 2017-2018
Quick statement about the leadership team...
Laura MarksProgram Director Mom, Artist, Teacher More ► |
Terry MarksLife Coach Principal, TMarks Full Bio ► |
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Joseph PehaLink Program Alumni: 2000 Recruiting & Scholarship Program Coordinator Member Since: 2007 Website & Visual Media Strategist for the Seattle City Council |
Scottie LauArchivist Member Since: 2008 Director of Service Design, Trueform.io Full Bio ►
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Rodney BambaoLink Program Alumni: 1998 Gallery Show Coordinator Member Since: 2014 Illustrator/ Designer/Maker, DoubleDown Interactive More ► |
Kristine JohnsonPortfolio Workshop Coordinator Full Bio ►
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Jessica LyonsProgram Coordinator Marketing Manager, School of Visual Concepts Full Bio ► |
Dave MillerAIGA Seattle Liasion Recruiter, Artefact Group Full Bio ► |
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Donna VerrettoAccounting & Operations Member Since: 1998 Strategic Consultant, Non Profit Industry Full Bio ► |
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Amy ChungLink Program Alumni: 2013 Social Media Manager Member Since: 2015 Analytic Consultant Full Bio ► |
Sprague MingerVisual Archivist Member Since: 2010 Designer, Trident Seafoods Full Bio ► |
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Oscar BartosVisual Archivist Member Since: 2008 Visual Designer, Rational Interaction Full Bio ► |