To spark young people to realize their creative power through immersive learning experiences.
Workshops. Mentoring. Collaboration.
To spark young people to realize their creative power through immersive learning experiences.
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OUR STORY
The N M BODECKER CREATIVE FOUNDATION (“Bodecker Foundation”) was established in 2017 by Sandy Bodecker, Nike’s legendary VP of Special Projects, and by Tanya Cerda as a tribute to Sandy’s father, the award-winning author and illustrator N.M. Bodecker. He instilled a love and appreciation of the arts in Sandy and his brothers. Sandy’s chosen career path and significant professional accomplishments were directly impacted by his father’s support, encouragement, and artistic influence. Inspired by this profound legacy, the Foundation’s workshop, mentoring, and scholarship programs spark young people to realize their creative power through immersive learning experiences.
WHAT WE DO
The Bodecker Foundation partners with professional artists, writers, musicians, and educators to design and lead immersive program experiences for high school students. Threaded throughout is an interdisciplinary practice that encourages collaboration and inclusivity. We provide creative communities with an extraordinary and energetic gathering place for workshops, mentoring, and collaboration.
PROGRAM DISCIPLINES
Our youth programs include but are not limited to: art and design, creative writing, songwriting, audio recording/engineering, skate culture, film/video, as well as sneaker, and apparel design.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation now offers scholarships to high school seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in art, design, music, or other creative disciplines at an accredited post-secondary college or university in the United States.
HALFLING STUDIO
Halfling Studio is an on-site, state-of-the-art analog and digital recording facility. Studio revenue directly funds the Foundation’s music workshops and student programs. Artists including The Decemberists, Portugal. The Man, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Kim Gordon, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Patterson Hood (Drive by Truckers), Sleater Kinney, and Dame D.O.L.L.A have all recorded at Halfling Studio.
CONTACT US
For information on upcoming youth workshops, private event bookings, or collaboration opportunities, please use the contact form below. Or say hello@bodeckerfoundation.org.