Program Overview

Introduction to the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts

The Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts at the University of California, Riverside, aims to provide opportunities for the broader community to benefit from the creative, performative, and expository talents of graduate and undergraduate students from various departments, including Art, Creative Writing for the Performing Arts, Dance, History of Art, Music, Theatre, Film and Digital Production, and UCR ARTS.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts is to create opportunities for the community to engage with the arts, believing that open access to creative pursuits is essential for healthy communities. The program endeavors to provide this access to underserved populations in the greater Riverside community.

Goals

• To integrate the arts and culture within the social life of selected constituents of the program.
• To utilize the talents and creative ability of Gluck Fellows to perform, exhibit, teach, and illustrate the latest creative, technical, and expository artistic expressions to these constituents.
• To create opportunities for these constituents to become engaged in a dynamic process of learning, exposition, health, culture, and creativity with Gluck Fellows.
• To provide opportunities for original artistic composition for Gluck Fellows and their community constituents.

Target Constituents

• Elementary, Middle, and High School students.
• Selected target populations such as the elderly, infirm, and long-term-care persons in nursing homes, hospitals, and hospices.
• Special underserved populations such as Native Americans, hearing-impaired students, neighborhood ethnic groups, and youth groups, with particular consideration for disadvantaged minorities and women.

Program Details

The Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts includes various initiatives such as GluckLive, Gluck Creative Classroom, and GluckTV, which are designed to bring arts and culture to the community. The program also offers Outreach Performing Artist (OPA) Fellowships, which are awarded throughout the year for outreach ideas.

Becoming a Gluck Fellow or Site

To become a part of the program, either as a Gluck Fellow or a Gluck Site, individuals must meet specific criteria. All Gluck sites must be free and open to the public, located within 25 minutes of UCR, or part of specific school districts.

Resources for Current Fellows and Sites

Current Gluck Fellows and sites have access to resources such as handbooks, forms, and evaluation tools. These resources are designed to support the successful implementation of the program's initiatives.

Conclusion

The Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts at the University of California, Riverside, is a unique initiative that brings together the university's artistic talents with the community's needs, fostering a culture of creativity, learning, and engagement. Through its various programs and fellowships, the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts aims to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in the Riverside community.