Wide Angle Youth Media

06/01/2026

We attended Kevin Shird's "A Life for a Life" book talk at Enoch Pratt Free Library in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. A year after the book's release, it was inspiring to see the room filled with young people engaged in the conversation and taking on the challenge to spread the word about mental health 👏🏼

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05/29/2026

Welcome to another Weekly What's Up!

05/27/2026

Join us for a conversation with Baltimore native, longtime filmmaker, and one of our first alumni Lendl Tellington for a screening, talkback, and receptionon June 5th, 6–9 PM 🎬

Take a look at some film posters and behind-the-scenes shots that highlight Lendl’s creative journey and the work he’ll be sharing with us.

Reserve your ticket: wideangleyouthmedia.networkforgood.com/events/100652-filmmaker-talkback-with-lendl-tellington

05/22/2026

Step inside the Glenstone Museum with our high school students 🖼️

From exploring the galleries to an intimate conversation with photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier about class and her childhood experiences, the day was filled with art that inspired our students.

Thank you to LaToya and Glenstone Museum welcoming us!

05/20/2026

We're Hiring! Wide Angle Youth Media is looking for two interns to join our creative team. These paid training programs are designed to help emerging creatives gain hands-on experience and launch their careers in media.

Part-Time Design Intern – Starts at $17-18/hr
Rolling applications

Develop your graphic design skills by working on client and personal projects from start to finish, including a combination of design ideation, production, and deliverable creation. This is a 24-month position with opportunities for career growth.

Full-Time Production Intern – Starts at $15/hr
Application deadline: June 6, 2026

Work on video projects across Maryland with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production. This is a 12-month position with the option to apply for a full-time Arts2Work Apprenticeship upon completion.

Learn more and apply at wideanglemedia.org/jobs

05/18/2026

Do you notice vanity plates when you’re out and about? Or have you never really paid attention to them before? 👀

In our latest blog, Design Strategist Apprentice Elli Nesterovsky shares how a love for design and an appreciation for the little details that make people unique inspired the Bmore Vanity project. After reading, you may never look at license plates the same way again.

“Self-expression and admiring the uniqueness of the world are what keep me going. What started as an obsession I worried might annoy others has turned into a community, art project, and so much more than I could’ve imagined.”

Read the full blog here: https://www.wideanglemedia.org/articles/vanity-plates-are-my-favorite-kind-of-poetry-heres-why/

05/14/2026

Nothing but great energy as our high school creatives brought their ideas to life 🤩

Our social media interns joined student director, Tyjaun, to capture behind-the-scenes footage of his short film!

We can’t wait to share what they’ve been working on. Stay tuned 🎬

05/13/2026

Huge shoutout to our board member Peter Metsopoulos for leading two sessions with us last week!

On Monday, Peter joined our staff meeting to lead a workshop on finding purpose, and on Wednesday, he met with our communications team to share insights on public speaking.

Thank you again for stopping by (twice) Peter 🙌🏾

05/13/2026

Huge congratulations to the Baltimore Beat on winning News Organization of the Year, plus over 20 other awards at the 2025 MDDC Press Association Awards!! 🎉

Baltimore Beat won 23 awards at the 2025 MDDC Press Association Awards, including Best of Show Awards for editorial design and reporting; a number of first place awards for reporting, photography, and business innovation; and News Organization of the Year. The Beat was recognized for its in-depth in...

05/13/2026

Take a deep dive into our Full Spectrum Futures campaign. This spring we’re raising $50,000 to support our emerging creatives 💚

Help us continue supporting our young professionals by donating or spreading the word!

Maryland residents can double their impact ⭐️

Maryland’s Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program offers a 50% state tax credit on donations of $500 or more.

🔗- wideangleyouthmedia.networkforgood.com