American Museum of Natural History
Arts Connection Teens Program Teens Curate Teens
Make a statement with your art. Tell a story. Make art that not only demands attention but sends a message that resonates with people.
As a Teens Curate Teens Curator, you will: (application is now closed, check back next year!)
• Visit galleries with an instructor and learn the ins and outs of curating an exhibition
• Collaborate and discuss this year’s theme with your team of curators
• Curate an exhibition of your peers’ artwork for a month-long group show at Brooklyn’s art hub, The Dedalus Foundation in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Learn more: https://teens.artsconnection.org/tct/
Met Museum School Year Internship
Any student who: is in grade 10, 11, or 12 and either resides in or attends a high school or home school in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut; has not completed another paid or unpaid internship at The Met; is available to attend all sessions of the internship program; and has the consent of a parent/guardian to apply for this program. You don't need prior experience or specific knowledge of art or art history to apply—just an interest in learning about museum careers and great works of art!
Learn more: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/high-school/school-year-high-school-internships
Teen Reviewers and Critics
The Teen Reviewers and Critics Program (TRaC) is a free 10-week after school program for high school students from all over New York and New Jersey to explore the arts in NYC while expanding critical thinking and writing skills. Participating teens are placed in one of six groups—film, dance, theater, visual art, music, or multi-arts—to dig deep into a specific artistic genre by attending cutting-edge performances, meeting artists, visiting museums, learning to navigate the city, and much more.
Learn more:
teens.artsconnection.org/trac/#:~:text=Teen%20Reviewers%20and%20Critics%20has,in%20the%20Fall%20or%20Spring.
Teen Gems: High School Jewelry Immersion Program
A one-of-a-kind 12-week jewelry-making course offered free of cost to New York City public high school students. The class covers basic jewelry techniques such as fabrication, soldering, basic wax carving, casting, and basic stone settings. The goal of the High School Jewelry Immersion Program is to offer students with an interest in art and design, but little means to explore these passions further, access to jewelry studio equipment, training, and mentorship.
Click here to apply for the program.
Brooklyn Museum https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/youth-and-families/gallery_studio_schedule/
Portfolio Development: Design
So you want to go to art school? This class will focus on the elements and principles of design. Learn about color theory and composition as you examine the way artists in the Museum apply those concepts. Discuss college options and prepare to submit your applications.
Studio Institute: Teen Apprenticeship Program
The Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) is an innovative way for teens to explore careers in the arts and education while learning how to lead younger children in art-making classes—furthering their own creativity and art-making skills.
Queens Council of the Arts
Are you a high school student looking for a way to build a killer portfolio that will get you into a great art college–with a scholarship? The High School to Art School program (HS2AS) is a free visual arts portfolio development program that provides qualified high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the art skills training, mentorship, essay writing techniques, college application assistance and financial aid planning necessary to gain acceptance into competitive art colleges.
Learn more: https://www.queenscouncilarts.org
Whitney Museum of American Art
From presenting emerging artists to reevaluating the iconic narratives in American art, everything you experience at the Whitney is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.
The Museum has opportunities for volunteers who will distribute audio guides to visitors. Shifts last two to three hours and take place when the Museum is open, including weekends. We require a commitment of one day per week
Learn more: https://whitney.org/About/Volunteer
- Volunteers work individually or in groups, performing a variety of duties throughout the Museum. The Museum is open to the public seven days a week, and volunteers are utilized at all times. All the "behind the scenes" volunteer positions, including the science departments, are only available Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Our volunteers are from diverse backgrounds and reflect the population of the city.
- There are two volunteer categories: Volunteers who work with the Public and Volunteers who work behind-the-scenes as Research and Departmental Volunteers. Learn more about them by reading further.
Arts Connection Teens Program Teens Curate Teens
Make a statement with your art. Tell a story. Make art that not only demands attention but sends a message that resonates with people.
As a Teens Curate Teens Curator, you will: (application is now closed, check back next year!)
• Visit galleries with an instructor and learn the ins and outs of curating an exhibition
• Collaborate and discuss this year’s theme with your team of curators
• Curate an exhibition of your peers’ artwork for a month-long group show at Brooklyn’s art hub, The Dedalus Foundation in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Learn more: https://teens.artsconnection.org/tct/
Met Museum School Year Internship
Any student who: is in grade 10, 11, or 12 and either resides in or attends a high school or home school in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut; has not completed another paid or unpaid internship at The Met; is available to attend all sessions of the internship program; and has the consent of a parent/guardian to apply for this program. You don't need prior experience or specific knowledge of art or art history to apply—just an interest in learning about museum careers and great works of art!
Learn more: https://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/internships/high-school/school-year-high-school-internships
Teen Reviewers and Critics
The Teen Reviewers and Critics Program (TRaC) is a free 10-week after school program for high school students from all over New York and New Jersey to explore the arts in NYC while expanding critical thinking and writing skills. Participating teens are placed in one of six groups—film, dance, theater, visual art, music, or multi-arts—to dig deep into a specific artistic genre by attending cutting-edge performances, meeting artists, visiting museums, learning to navigate the city, and much more.
Learn more:
teens.artsconnection.org/trac/#:~:text=Teen%20Reviewers%20and%20Critics%20has,in%20the%20Fall%20or%20Spring.
Teen Gems: High School Jewelry Immersion Program
A one-of-a-kind 12-week jewelry-making course offered free of cost to New York City public high school students. The class covers basic jewelry techniques such as fabrication, soldering, basic wax carving, casting, and basic stone settings. The goal of the High School Jewelry Immersion Program is to offer students with an interest in art and design, but little means to explore these passions further, access to jewelry studio equipment, training, and mentorship.
Click here to apply for the program.
Brooklyn Museum https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/youth-and-families/gallery_studio_schedule/
Portfolio Development: Design
So you want to go to art school? This class will focus on the elements and principles of design. Learn about color theory and composition as you examine the way artists in the Museum apply those concepts. Discuss college options and prepare to submit your applications.
Studio Institute: Teen Apprenticeship Program
The Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) is an innovative way for teens to explore careers in the arts and education while learning how to lead younger children in art-making classes—furthering their own creativity and art-making skills.
Queens Council of the Arts
Are you a high school student looking for a way to build a killer portfolio that will get you into a great art college–with a scholarship? The High School to Art School program (HS2AS) is a free visual arts portfolio development program that provides qualified high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the art skills training, mentorship, essay writing techniques, college application assistance and financial aid planning necessary to gain acceptance into competitive art colleges.
Learn more: https://www.queenscouncilarts.org
Whitney Museum of American Art
From presenting emerging artists to reevaluating the iconic narratives in American art, everything you experience at the Whitney is made possible through the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.
The Museum has opportunities for volunteers who will distribute audio guides to visitors. Shifts last two to three hours and take place when the Museum is open, including weekends. We require a commitment of one day per week
Learn more: https://whitney.org/About/Volunteer
