MARZ = Media Arts Resource Zone
The MARZ Project provides Humboldt and Del Norte county youth ages 12 to 24 with the tools to help them express themselves. Whether students are interested in digital arts, audio production, music, animation, video, or anything in between, we do our best to offer facilities and mentorship opportunities to bring their creative vision to life. All MARZ students have FREE access to our full array of equipment, software, and training to aid them in their artistic expression!
All services of the MARZ Project are FREE - the only limitation is your imagination.
MARZ provides opportunities for youth to work one on one with professionals in specific media trades. Anyone in the age range can utilize the equipment and expertise to create projects of their own design including, but not limited to, digital arts, music, and film/video production. Our professional media makers have been trained, not only in how to teach their skills to this age group but also in how to effectively mentor teens and young adults.
In addition to one on one instruction and group activities, MARZ offers a series of workshops and on-the-job training opportunities!
FREE to participate for anyone Ages 12 - 24
Email marzproject@inkpeople.org or call (707) 442-8413
OR, contact us on SOCIAL MEDIA!
Instagram: @MARZ.Project
Drop-in Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
One-on-One mentoring is available for students who want a more focus learning experience! Sign-up HERE
The MARZ Youth Advisory Panel (YAP!) meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm. The YAP! team helps shape the direction of the MARZ program and brings youth voice to the Ink People Board of Directors by selecting a youth representative for the board.
All MARZ youth are welcome! Snacks and food are available at the YAP! meeting which takes place in the MARZ hub.
MEET THE MARZ MENTORS
Cory Goldman (Music Mentor)
I’m a musician, producer, and engineer from Portland, Oregon. I’ve lived in Humboldt for almost a decade now and worked as a mentor with the MARZ project for most of that time. My creative life includes playing old-time fiddle tunes for square dances, playing lead guitar in a rock band, producing and engineering music for other artists, scoring animation, and making my own psych-noise-pop influenced music under the name Bumblecrow.
Jay Tilghman (Video Mentor)
With close to five years of experience as a mentor with the MARZ project, I have developed a passion for fostering creative talent and encouraging artistic expression. As a skilled digital artist, I specialize in creative storytelling and filmmaking. My commitment to mentoring and teaching has allowed me to make a meaningful impact in the lives of my students, and my passion for art continues to drive my work as a digital artist.
Animando El Cambio
It feels like a new cycle is starting—a fresh beginning, almost like a birth. At the same time, we're seeing the old ways of extracting life—harming our waters, lands, and cultures—continue. But in the midst of all this, the kindness and vulnerability of our community, the wisdom of our ancestors, and the lives of other species remind us of what truly matters. They help us reconnect with our roots. Together, we can share and imagine new worlds where everyone belongs.
We put our hearts into six months of working, exploring creative and meaningful tools like innovative software and diverse art techniques. With the talents of local Bipoc, 2s/LGBTQ+ young artists, we crafted a story and animation that celebrates multicultural voices, creating a safe space to learn and honor our lives and our ancestors.
Our 2D mixed-media animation, "Animando el Cambio," is a project by The Ink People Center for the Arts, made possible with support from the California Arts Council's Impact Project. It was created at MARZ studios, on Wiyot Land, in 2023.
Animators:
Abraham
Amanda Mandel
Beck
Karina Villalobos
Kathy Zamora
Editors:
Karina Villalobos
Denise Villalva
Director:
Denise Villalva
Produced by:
MARZ Project
