The Museum of Modern Art offers several free programs for teens who are interested in art, including art-making workshops, art education courses, teen art exhibitions, a weekly teen night at the museum and a student summer internship program. The programs are meant to foster discussion and debate about modern and contemporary art among a younger audience and encourage teen artists to explore their own creative talents.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 708-9400
moma.org/learn/programs/teens
The Educational Alliance Young Artists Program is designed to allow teenagers to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. Courses are taught in painting, drawing, pottery, illustration and photography and students are encouraged to participate in the annual youth art show. Each 10-week course costs $200 and there is also a $20 registration fee. There is a limited amount of aid for students who demonstrate financial need.
The Educational Alliance
197 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002
(212) 780-2300
edalliance.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=YAP&category=ArtSchool&submenu=YAP
The Rubin Museum of Art offers a free after-school program for teens who are interested in learning about Himalayan art and culture. Students are given the opportunity to explore the art of Tibet, Nepal, India and China and create their own art using Himalayan art techniques. Students who participate in the teen art programs for one year are also eligible to become teen docents at the museum. The program also provides career guidance and advice to young artists and the opportunity to visit other museums in New York City.
Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-5000
rmanyc.org/pages/load/103
The School of Visual Arts offers fall, spring, and summer art programs for high school students who plan to pursue an art degree. The 10-week fall and spring courses are held on Saturdays and include courses in digital art, illustration, photography and drawing. Tuition for these courses is $500, with the cost of supplies ranging from $30 to $275. The summer program is an intensive three-week program and includes courses in fine arts, digital art, photography and graphic design. Tuition for the summer program is $1,900 and residency and meal plans are optional. Supplies range from $75 to $300 and certain courses also require an additional studio lab fee.
School of Visual Arts
209 East 23 Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 592-2000
schoolofvisualarts.edu/adm/index.jsp?sid0=4&sid1=63
The Noguchi Museum offers a free teen art program for those who are interested in learning about the work of artist Isamu Noguchi. Students learn to critically evaluate and interpret art as well as explore art-making techniques by visiting local galleries and museums and participating in hands-on studio workshops.
The Noguchi Museum
32-37 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11106
(718) 204-7088
noguchi.org/education/teenprograms.html