Below is a list of opportunities in the Arts for which middle and high school students can apply (details provided by (click here >) Inside Schools.org)
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Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and its regional affiliates reach out to schools across the nation to identify accomplished artists and writers in grades 7 through 12. About 1000 students earn national awards, including more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships. Student work is exhibited, published and presented to a national audience.All Stars Project, Inc runs two 16-week programs for older students interested in leadership roles in the arts. Youth on Stage offers opportunities for students to create and perform in plays. The Production of Youth by Youth, also 16-weeks, shows students the world of producing culture through theatre, television, museum, and other cultural events. There are behind the scenes visits and lectures, and a culminating project that produces a cultural forum and unpaid summer internships.
Cool Culture provides families who fall under federal poverty guidelines with a Family Pass, that provides free entry to more than 71 museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and a subscription to Family Time, a quarterly borough-by-borough listing of cultural attractions, as well as a calendar of events geared toward families and young children.
Cooper-Hewitt's Lehman Scholars program for high school students in 11thand 12th grades introduces students to the fundamentals of design through hands on workshops and internships with design professionals. The program includes portfolio reviews, studio visits, and college visits to local and out-of-state schools. Juniors receive a stipend of $750 and seniors receive a stipend of $1,500.
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and its regional affiliates reach out to schools across the nation to identify accomplished artists and writers in grades 7 through 12. About 1000 students earn national awards, including more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships. Student work is exhibited, published and presented to a national audience.All Stars Project, Inc runs two 16-week programs for older students interested in leadership roles in the arts. Youth on Stage offers opportunities for students to create and perform in plays. The Production of Youth by Youth, also 16-weeks, shows students the world of producing culture through theatre, television, museum, and other cultural events. There are behind the scenes visits and lectures, and a culminating project that produces a cultural forum and unpaid summer internships.
Cool Culture provides families who fall under federal poverty guidelines with a Family Pass, that provides free entry to more than 71 museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and a subscription to Family Time, a quarterly borough-by-borough listing of cultural attractions, as well as a calendar of events geared toward families and young children.
Cooper-Hewitt's Lehman Scholars program for high school students in 11thand 12th grades introduces students to the fundamentals of design through hands on workshops and internships with design professionals. The program includes portfolio reviews, studio visits, and college visits to local and out-of-state schools. Juniors receive a stipend of $750 and seniors receive a stipend of $1,500.
The CUNY Creative Arts Team (CAT) Youth Theatre creates original productions from the ideas of its young members. They aim to amplify the collective voice of the group while creating social and culturally relevant theatre of the highest possible standard.
Eyebeam Art and Technology Center offers a drop-in workshops for teens 13-18, every Thursday, featuring video production, audio mixing and editing and video game design. Reservations are recommended but not required.
Free Arts NYC uses painting, dance, drama, writing, music, sculpture, photography, and other creative outlets to help children express themselves and gain confidence and self-esteem through Free Arts Days, Weekly Mentor Program, Parents and Children Together with Art (PACT), and Cultural Enrichment Opportunities.
High Five is dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens by offering $5 tickets to hundreds of dance, music, theater, film, museum, and spoken word events. Its Teen Reviewers and Critics Program (TRaC) includes weekly seminars and attendance at performances where kids learn how to evaluate and write about what they see.
Manhattan School of Music Summer Camp is free to New York City public school students completing 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who demonstrate musical potential. The camp is a joint project with the New York City Department of Education.The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers students a program of free classes held after school and on weekends. Both middle school and high school students study original works of art with museum instructors. Seniors attending New York City high schools may apply for a paid Saturday internship. Interns work behind the scenes, meet members of the museum staff, and participate in gallery, studio, and museum learning projects.MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art) offers several programs for high schools students: MoMA After School encourages high school students' active engagement with works of modern and contemporary art. Students participate in studio projects, conversations, and debates with peers and museum staff, while learning about careers and practices within the visual arts. All programs are free, and MoMA provides the supplies and materials. In the Making: Summer at MoMA is a six week summer art-making program for high school students. Students participate in studio activities as well as conversations with artists and MoMA staff, field trips special tours of the museum's collection, writing exercises, and art instruction by MoMA educators. Student artwork is shown in a small culminating exhibit. Tenth through 12th graders may apply, and there is no need for previous art experience. The MoMA high school summer internship is a six-week paid program that exposes high school students to museum work and practical job skills. In addition to their work in a museum department, students attend lectures by museum staff and visit other arts organizations. There is limited space, with preference to students who have prior museum or administrative experience. Open to students of New York City public high schools who will be entering eleventh or twelfth grade in fall or who have recently graduated.
New York Pops Orchestra gives free Saturday music lessons to talented students. In addition, the orchestra invites students to its rehearsals at Carnegie Hall and offers an opportunity for students to speak with the conductor and musicians.
NYC Kids Arts, sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts, lists arts and cultural activities available to kids and families, including many neighborhood institutions, after school activities and more..
The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering 8th-12th grade held at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan. Students major in dance, theatre, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film, or photography. Admission is by application and audition.
High Five is dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens by offering $5 tickets to hundreds of dance, music, theater, film, museum, and spoken word events. Its Teen Reviewers and Critics Program (TRaC) includes weekly seminars and attendance at performances where kids learn how to evaluate and write about what they see.
Manhattan School of Music Summer Camp is free to New York City public school students completing 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade who demonstrate musical potential. The camp is a joint project with the New York City Department of Education.The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers students a program of free classes held after school and on weekends. Both middle school and high school students study original works of art with museum instructors. Seniors attending New York City high schools may apply for a paid Saturday internship. Interns work behind the scenes, meet members of the museum staff, and participate in gallery, studio, and museum learning projects.MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art) offers several programs for high schools students: MoMA After School encourages high school students' active engagement with works of modern and contemporary art. Students participate in studio projects, conversations, and debates with peers and museum staff, while learning about careers and practices within the visual arts. All programs are free, and MoMA provides the supplies and materials. In the Making: Summer at MoMA is a six week summer art-making program for high school students. Students participate in studio activities as well as conversations with artists and MoMA staff, field trips special tours of the museum's collection, writing exercises, and art instruction by MoMA educators. Student artwork is shown in a small culminating exhibit. Tenth through 12th graders may apply, and there is no need for previous art experience. The MoMA high school summer internship is a six-week paid program that exposes high school students to museum work and practical job skills. In addition to their work in a museum department, students attend lectures by museum staff and visit other arts organizations. There is limited space, with preference to students who have prior museum or administrative experience. Open to students of New York City public high schools who will be entering eleventh or twelfth grade in fall or who have recently graduated.
New York Pops Orchestra gives free Saturday music lessons to talented students. In addition, the orchestra invites students to its rehearsals at Carnegie Hall and offers an opportunity for students to speak with the conductor and musicians.
NYC Kids Arts, sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts, lists arts and cultural activities available to kids and families, including many neighborhood institutions, after school activities and more..
The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering 8th-12th grade held at Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan. Students major in dance, theatre, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film, or photography. Admission is by application and audition.
Urban Word provides free and uncensored writing and performance opportunities to youth in all five boroughs of New York City. The workshops are designed to develop critical thinking skills, leadership, and to ignite a personal commitment to growth and learning which leads to heightened in-school performance and a greater interest in pursuing higher education.
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