Category Archives: Museums

The Whitney Museum: Teen Programs

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Youth Insights currently offers two free, semester-long after-school programs each spring and fall for 10th through 12th grade New York City high school students:

YI ARTISTS
The YI Artists program brings teens together with contemporary artists, providing opportunities to work collaboratively, discuss art critically, think creatively, and make art inspired by this exchange. Youth Insights Artists meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 6:30 pm

YI WRITERS
In the YI Writers program, teens work closely with contemporary artists to explore art and the connections between art and text through critical and creative writing. Youth Insights Writers meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 6:30 pm.

DATES & DEADLINES:
February-May 2012
YI Writers meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4-6:30 pm
YI Artists meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4-6:30 pm

Apply online now – www.whitney.org/Education/Teens/GetInvolved
Applications are due by Friday, January 25.

For more info, visit www.whitney.org/Education/Teens/TeenPrograms

 

 

Brooklyn Museum: Internships & Programs

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TEEN NIGHT PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Teen Night Planning Committee is an internship opportunity for teens interested in learning more about the ins and outs of event planning in the arts. The Teen Night Planning Committee designs, promotes, and facilitates special Teen Nights at the Museum.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/teens/teen_planning
The Teen Night Planning Committee internship is open to all high school students and runs from November to May.


MUSEUM APPRENTICE PROGRAM:
The Museum Apprentice Program is an internship opportunity for teens to teach at a major art museum. It is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and beginning seniors. Apprentices must commit to a full year and are required to attend all work meetings and workdays.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/teens/museum-apprentices
The program begins in October and concludes in August. October through June, work meetings are held on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m.


GALLERY/STUDIO WORK-STUDY PROGRAM FOR TEENS:
Build your resume while taking an art class free of charge! The work-study program invites serious and mature high school students to combine learning and teaching. Work-study students attend a gallery/studio program teen course free of charge, in exchange for assisting teaching artists in  classes for students ages six through twelve. Work-study students must submit application forms with a valid email address.

Applications are due in early September, January, and May.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/gallery-studio
-Members’ registration for Spring 2013 begins January 9; general registration begins January 23; registration ends February 24.
–Scholarship Application for ages 6–17. Spring semester deadline is January 20.
–Work-Study Program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Spring semester deadline is January 9.

 

SUMMER BROOKLYN CULTURAL ADVENTURES PROGRAM (BCAP) :  
BCAP is an educational summer camp organized by the Heart of Brooklyn, a unique partnership between six of Brooklyn’s most treasured cultural institutions: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park, and Prospect Park Zoo. BCAP takes advantage of these rich resources by offering hands-on experiences for youth, including projects, games, and educator-led tours that weave connections between art, culture, literature, history, nature, and science.

BCAP employs teens as junior counselors, interns, and counselors-in-training (CITs) to assist with leading groups of children ages seven to twelve during six weeks each summer.
-Junior counselors must be at least eighteen years old.
-Counselors-in-training and interns must be at least sixteen years old.
Application deadline: Rolling
www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/teens/bcap

 

For details on all Brooklyn Museum programs, visit www.brooklynmuseum.org/education/teens

International Print Center: Internships

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Over the course of the internship, students are presented with a “global view” of the print world as well as an in-depth view of the operations of a multi-faceted non-profit art organization and gallery space.IPCNY’s location in Chelsea, allows the opportunity for exposure to neighborhood galleries as well as the city’s unparalleled wealth of art resources.

Interns will assist the Exhibitions Administrator with the planning and execution of the New Prints Program–an ongoing series of juried installations of contemporary prints in our Chelsea gallery. Duties include registration and presenting of digital entries, research, loan agreements, registration of artwork, conditions reports, installation and documentation, and press relations. Four installations are organized each season. Additional project opportunities relate to special exhibitions and programs being organized for IPCNY’s Tenth Anniversary Season in 2010. Interns will also work closely with IPCNY’s administrator, assisting the Director with membership development, fundraising, marketing, press relations, events planning, our Annual Spring Benefit, and the planning of future shows for touring and in our exhibition space. Interns will assist in managing the organization’s database, website, and information center.

FOR ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP INFO AND ALL THE OTHER DETAILS, VISIT: http://www.ipcny.org/about/internships/

Museum of Arts & Design

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MAD Artists and Youth Program
Artists from the Museum’s exhibitions work with teens on portfolio reviews, and art making workshops just for high school students.

MAD Portfolio Program (Portfolio Development Workshops)
This is a series of seminars and workshops targeted towards college-bound high school students, designed to enable them to meet and learn from artists, curators, and other museum professionals. Each participant has the opportunity to have their artwork and artist statement critiqued by curators and professional artists.

Artslife
A paid summer program for high school students built around three related elements: museum studies, the design process, and leadership workshops. It’s a seven week program from July – August.

 For details, visit www.madmuseum.org/teen-programs-mad

 

Bronx Museum of the Arts

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts promotes engaging and transformational art experiences with the goal of connecting the viewer’s personal experience with relevant areas in contemporary culture.

TEEN COUNCIL (School Year)
Designed to make contemporary art and culture accessible to urban youth, the Teen Council is structured around the production of MUSE Casts, video podcasts available on iTunes, and MUSE Zines, a graphic publication of original work and commentary, by a small group of high school students working closely with instructors in the Media Lab.

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT?
Join a creative group of teens for 3 weeks to take a closer look at Randall’s Island Park! Interview artists, community members, activists and professionals to create audio podcasts to be exhibited on the Island.

WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
• Make new friends
• Create audio podcasts
• Exhibit your work to the public
• Receive a free lunch on program days
• Receive a stipend for travel and your hard work!

DATES
July 8 - 25, 2013
Mondays – Thursdays
1:00 – 5:00 PM

This is a great opportunity for teens to get involved with the community while making art. This is a PAID summer internship and also a great entry way into our year-long PAID internship program, Teen Council.

Teen Council: www.bronxmuseum.org/teen_council/

For more information, vist http://www.bronxmuseum.org/education/teen-programs

Queens Museum of Art: Internships

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The Queens Museum of Art is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse ethnic, cultural and international community. The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative efforts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design. The Queens Museum of Art presents exhibitions and educational programs that directly relate to the contemporary urban life of its constituents while maintaining the highest standards of professional, intellectual, and ethical responsibility.

http://www.queensmuseum.org/job-volunteer-internship-opportunities

  • Outreach Intern, Caribbean Project
  • Education Intern
  • Museum Shop/ Digital Management Intern
  • Development Department Intern
  • Public Relations & Marketing Intern
  • Art Access Interns
  • New New Yorkers Program Interns
  • Intern to create Multi-sensory Tours of Our Exhibitions
  • Seeking 5 Community Outreach Interns for our Autism Initiative this fall semester

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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CLASSES & INTERSHIPS

Art Explore (Ages 11–14)
Come look, talk, question, observe, answer, and discuss works of art with a Museum educator and other young teens.

Experiments (Ages 15–18)
Be inspired by the Museum’s masterpieces as you create your own. Play with materials in unexpected ways during these classes in the galleries and studios.

Celebrate and Create! (Ages 11–18)
Tap into your creativity in programs that celebrate the Met’s collection.

Saturday Sketching (Ages 11–18)
Experiment with different drawing approaches as you sketch from original works of art in the Museum’s galleries with the guidance of an artist-instructor. Meet authors and illustrators, let the works of art in the galleries inspire you, and make your own graphic creations.

Summer High School Internship www.metmuseum.org/internships/high-school
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s High School Internship Program offers high school seniors a unique opportunity to explore career paths, develop professional skills, and surround themselves with art. Students of diverse interests and backgrounds will benefit from a curriculum focused on job preparedness, including office decorum, dress, and public speaking; a work experience and mentor in a Museum department aligned with their specific interests or background; a chance to learn from professionals engaged in diverse career paths about the structure and management of a major non-profit organization; and gallery experiences that explore art from the contemporary teen perspective.

School-year High School internships

Students in grade 10, 11, or 12 on the application deadline date and who either reside in or attend a high school or home school in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut can connect with arts, museum, and creative professionals as they develop professional skills and experience during the academic year.

Spring 2017

  • Application Available: October 1, 2016
  • Deadline: November 15, 2016, 6 pm ET (interview notification: November 30, 2016)

For details, visit www.metmuseum.org/teens

MoMA

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CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Let MoMA inspire you. Create art, go behind the scenes at MoMA, watch films, meet artists, and connect with other teens. All for free. Join other teens in creating art, curating exhibits, and designing multimedia resources for other teens.

– Make and discuss modern and contemporary art
– Collaborate to design programs and exhibits for other teen
– Explore what happens behind the scenes at MoMA

CLASSES AT MOMA

Immerse yourself in ideas and opportunities to see your world in new ways through art. Classes and artist-led immersions can help you develop new perspectives and become a part of a community of learners unlike any other. In our studios and galleries, you can co-create artworks with MoMA’s artists; on the streets of Midtown, explore the neighborhood with our experts; and dive deep into new concepts and new conversations with innovators and visionaries.


 

New York Historical Society: Internships

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High School Internships
The New-York Historical Society offers the Student Historian Internship program for high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 in the tri-state area. The Student Historian program is a comprehensive internship and youth development program that gives students vocational and academic training, public speaking and leadership skills, and an increased understanding of American art and history. Through object and inquiry-based learning, students will broaden their academic perspective, increase their confidence in professional settings, and enhance their knowledge of fulfilling careers in the museum world. For more information, visit www.nyhistory.org/high-school-internships

  • Application available: February 2017
  • Application Deadline: March 2017 (this includes both the Student’s Application and Teacher Recommendation Form)

Saturday Academy Saturdays
The New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History offers Saturday Academy, a free, 7-week program that offers American history courses for students in grades 8-€“12. It also provides free SAT prep for students in grades 10-12 who register for a history class. This spring, students can take up to two of the following courses: Art and Activism In NYC: 1980’s Style, Hip Hop in Context, Advertising in America, Acting Out: 19th-century America, Almost a Revolution: Attempted Revolutions in American History and SAT Prep. The classes take place at New-York Historical. Students can register now at www.nyhistory.org/saturday-academy.

  • Deadline to register: October 2017
  • Program dates: Saturdays, October 14-November 18

Sunday Scholars Sundays
Historians and Art Historians regularly come to the New-York Historical Society to conduct research. Now, budding scholars will have the chance to do the same. High school students from the New York City metropolitan area are invited to spend 6 Sunday afternoons examining art, artifacts and documents. These objects and the stories they tell will be the inspiration for movies that explore the history of New York. Free with Family Membership or $125 per student for Non- Members. A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information or to register, visit www.nyhistory.org/sunday-scholars.

Contact:
If you have any questions about high school internships, please e-mail us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org or join our mailing list.

Learn more at www.nyhistory.org/high-school-internships

Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum of the Moving Image

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The Museum offers opportunities for volunteers to gain exposure to Museum operations, and to contribute services to various departments.

Most volunteer responsibilities are assigned over weekend days. Volunteers should be able to commit to a minimum of eight hours per month for a six-month period. Each shift is a minimum of four hours. Candidates should have an interest in the Museum and its programs, a flexible attitude, and an understanding that reliability is crucial.

Volunteers receive a complimentary year-long membership to the Museum, discounts at the Moving Image Store and café, and invitations to special volunteer-only events.

Roles and responsibilities vary by shift and may include:

Lobby Greeter
Greet and orient visitors as they enter the lobby; distribute information about Museum programs; assist Visitor Services with checking coats and crowd management; ensure program notes and lobby handouts are well stocked at desks; encourage visitors to sign up for Museum correspondence; log email addresses.

Gallery Assistant
Help to orient visitors in the galleries; provide information on exhibits; ensure visitors maintain reasonable distance from artifacts; alert security if there are technical problems with exhibits; assist with restocking materials.

Family Workshop Assistant
Help prepare materials and assist with group management prior to start of workshop; provide support to Museum educators during workshop; assist with clean-up; track visitor comments and email addresses.

Membership Desk
Answer visitor questions about Museum membership at the front desk; enroll new members; issue temporary membership cards.

Screenings and Events
Dispense tickets and program notes; greet visitors and answer questions about Museum screenings and programs; help to seat visitors in the theaters.

If you are interested in volunteering, please submit a resume and cover letter to: education@movingimage.us. The Museum hosts group interviews on a seasonal basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when the next interview session is scheduled.

*Note: some responsibilities require volunteers to stand for extended periods. Please indicate in your application if this is not tenable for you so alternate assignments can be made.

http://www.movingimage.us/about/volunteering