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ArtsConnection Teen Programs

We support artistic expression, leadership development, and experiential learning through the arts.

ArtsConnection’s out-of-school programs provide young people with various free art-going, art-making and writing opportunities. In extending experience beyond the classroom, ArtsConnection Teen Programs challenge teens intellectually and socially, helping them to develop greater college and career readiness skills. Our programs attract 20,000 young people each year through High 5 Tickets to the Ar

ts, Teen Advisory Council, Teen Reviewers and Critics, Student Art Program, Pizza and a Movie and internships.

05/30/2026

🎉 On the 16th, we wrapped up our spring programs Gallery with our Spring Finale and celebrated the opening of Ephemeral: An Artistic Journey of Nostalgia! 🖼️✨ the .curate.teens exhibition.

A HUGE thanks to everyone who came out, and an even bigger shoutout to the incredible spring participants.

📸 photos by Fadi Kheir

05/29/2026

Your NYC summer plans, secured! 🗽Apply for Summer TRaC (Teen Review and Critics) program: Map Free City (MFC)! Spots are filling up fast.

Apply and learn more here: www.teens.artsconnection.org/map-free-city
⏰Deadline to apply: 5/31 @ 11:59pm.

You will:
🚇 Travel across all 5 boroughs
🤝 Meet new people + build your creative circle
👀Explore NYC’s arts + culture scene
✍️ Write reviews on the events you attend
📰 Flex your art journalism skills and publish your reviews on our online blog: The JAR

When? Tues–Thurs | July 7–30 @ 2– 4:30 PM

05/27/2026

🎬🍕Join us NEXT FRIDAY for our TEEN-ONLY Pizza and a Movie (PaaM) night! June's movie theme: Wordless Animation 🤫

RSVP to check out three inspiring animated films, then cast your vote for the one we’ll watch together.

📆 When? Fri., 6/5 @ 5 PM
📍The People's Forum (320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018)
🔗Free registration link: https://bit.ly/PaaM25-26

05/22/2026

Summer Internship application is HERE!😎☀️
Apply now to become the 2026 Map Free City Intern. Teen Programs ArtsConnection interns receive a 💸 $1200 stipend for 120 hours of paid work over 6 weeks!

Gain hands-on experience in:
👉Teen Programs & Youth Development
👉Art Reviewing & Critiquing
👉Arts Education & Arts Administration

Apply by: Sun., 6/7 @ 11:59 PM
🔗Apply here: teens.artsconnection.org/internships/

05/11/2026

📢 Back-to-Back Teen Events!
Come Hang with Us at Teens Take the Met! Stop by our table and join the fun at this special teen-only night at The Met.
🎨 Explore hands-on art activities
🎭 Enjoy live performances
🎶 Vibe with music
…and more — all across the Museum!

Connect with other NYC cultural and community organizations that are all about teens like you.

🗓️When? Fri., 5/15 @ 4-8 PM
📍Where? THE MET, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

🔗 Register here: https://engage.metmuseum.org/events/education/celebrations/festivals/fy26/teens-take-the-met/

05/02/2026

Save the date! Our Spring Finale + Teens Curate Teens (TCT) Exhibition is just 2 weeks away. 👀✨

🗓️ Sat, 5/16 | 1–3 PM
📍Lorimoto Gallery, Queens, NY

Pull up for an afternoon of:
🎉Free food & drinks
🎤 Finale presentations from our spring participants
🖼️ Explore Ephemeral: An Artistic Journey of Nostalgia
🎨 Meet the teen curators + artists behind it all

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-spring-finale-teens-curate-teens-exhibition-opening-tickets-1987354593086?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=8d4a48eabb&mc_eid=542607e2cb

04/28/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY for our TEEN-ONLY Pizza and a Movie (PaaM) night!
🎬 May's movie theme: True Stories: Diverse Minds & Bodies!

RSVP to check out three powerful documentaries and cast your vote for the one we’ll watch together.

📆 When? Fri., 5/1 @ 5 PM
📍The People's Forum (320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018)
🔗 Free registration link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-2026-pizza-and-a-movie-paam-45078t73

04/14/2026

Join us THIS FRIDAY for our TEEN-ONLY Pizza and a Movie (PaaM) night!🎬 April's movie theme: A look at Iranian Cinema. Register to find out which three films made the shortlist, then vote on which film we watch!

🔗 Free registration link: https://bit.ly/PaaM25-26
📆 When? Fri., 4/17 @ 5 PM
📍The People's Forum (320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018)

03/18/2026

📢 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Student Art Program (SAP) exhibition: “I Inspire, I Aspire”!

Huge shoutout to the incredible artists already selected—your work is inspiring! You could be next. Selected artists receive a $100 BLICK gift card! ✨

⏰ Final deadline: THIS SUNDAY (3/22) at 11:59 PM
🔗Learn more and apply here: https://teens.artsconnection.org/sap/

03/03/2026

📢Last Chance to Make a Difference in a Teen’s Life! 🌟
Ready to inspire the next generation? Make an impact by becoming an OnTrac Mentor to a teen eager to pursue a career in your field.

👉 Offer one-on-one guidance and support to a young creative
👉 Share tips on resume building, networking, and acing interviews
👉 Join a community of mentors from NYC's creative industry
Don’t miss your chance to make a lasting impact.

🔗Apply here: https://bit.ly/4k1FAE2
⏰ Deadline: Thurs. 3/5 @ 11:59 PM!

Address

45 West 34th Street, Suite 1210
New York, NY
10001

Telephone

+12123027433

Website

http://teens.artsconnection.org/

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