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92NY’s Center for Children and Family provides an exceptional array of programs designed to support children at every stage of their development.
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Day of week: Borough:Meet the artist behind PhoebeNewYork! Join us at 92NY for a conversation with NYC artist Libby Schoettle, the creative force behind the bold, street-savvy character. Libby will share how she brings Phoebe to life using vintage materials, humor, and raw emotion—exploring themes of vulnerability, feminism, and independence.
This free event is your chance to ask questions, get inspired, and dive into the art of self-expression. Plus, all students who attend will score exclusive PhoebeNewYork swag. Don’t miss it! RSVP early to receive a mini-Phoebe pack – sticker and button pin!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of screen printing, a technique that involves pressing ink through a stenciled mesh screen to create unique printed designs. It’s widely used in various industries, from custom t-shirts and wallpaper to fine art and publishing. In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of screen printing and how it became part of American culture through popular and practical uses. Attendees will learn how to set up a basic screen printing station and practice pulling prints. By the end of the workshop, everyone will print a custom screen-printed design on a canvas tote bag to take home.
Initial Pendants: Create your own personalized initial pendant in brass or nickel silver. Saw, file, texture and polish a letter to match your name and style.
An ideal workshop for any performing artist (singer, actors, dancers, writers), we will explore three out of the seven “Viewpoints” to work through the physical and unspoken psychological components to storytelling. Participants should wear comfortable rehearsal clothes.
Dee Tomasetta was featured on So You Think You Can Dance as a Top 15 female finalist in Season 10 where she met Choreographer Mia Michaels. She was a US Associate Choreographer for the eight time Tony nominated Broadway production of SIX the Musical as well as the Associate Choreographer for the First National Tour of Finding Neverland. Come ready with an open mind and ready to learn. Participants should wear comfortable moveable clothes and shoes.
High school juniors and seniors are welcome to audition for acceptance into AMDA’s acclaimed BFA, AOS, and Certificate programs. Plus, all auditions are considered for merit-based scholarships to help fund your journey. Audition Requirements are as follows: file:///Users/amdaoutreach/Downloads/Aud%20Requirements%20Updated.pdf
**Students auditioning for Musical Theatre and/or Dance must bring a song track.
These workshops will focus on using colors and various materials to create works of art that translate into using our words and feelings to create.
During this painting and drawing workshop we will explore color and line through acrylic painting and charcoal drawing. Observational and abstract art making.
Enjoy a guided visit at the Art Lab Gallery and experience an opening reception of Abstract Paintings by our featured artist, Daniel Pailes-Friedman.
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) has a place for anyone and everyone. We offer FREE journalism workshops in Theater, Dance, Film, Music, and Multi-arts. Teens participate in a 10-week after-school program, meeting once a week to explore NYC's vibrant art scene and write about their experiences. During Teen Art Week ONLY, drop in for our orientation session to discover which TRaC art scene you want to explore! Each day, we’ll highlight a different art form and Teaching Artists Instructor! TRaC options are Theater/Dance TRaC, Film TRaC, Music TRaC, and Multi-Arts TRaC!
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) has a place for anyone and everyone. We offer FREE journalism workshops in Theater, Dance, Film, Music, and Multi-arts. Teens participate in a 10-week after-school program, meeting once a week to explore NYC's vibrant art scene and write about their experiences. During Teen Art Week ONLY, drop in for our orientation session to discover which TRaC art scene you want to explore! Each day, we’ll highlight a different art form and Teaching Artists Instructor! TRaC options are Theater/Dance TRaC, Film TRaC, Music TRaC, and Multi-Arts TRaC!
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) has a place for anyone and everyone. We offer FREE journalism workshops in Theater, Dance, Film, Music, and Multi-arts. Teens participate in a 10-week after-school program, meeting once a week to explore NYC's vibrant art scene and write about their experiences. During Teen Art Week ONLY, drop in for our orientation session to discover which TRaC art scene you want to explore! Each day, we’ll highlight a different art form and Teaching Artists Instructor! TRaC options are Theater/Dance TRaC, Film TRaC, Music TRaC, and Multi-Arts TRaC!
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) has a place for anyone and everyone. We offer FREE journalism workshops in Theater, Dance, Film, Music, and Multi-arts. Teens participate in a 10-week after-school program, meeting once a week to explore NYC's vibrant art scene and write about their experiences. During Teen Art Week ONLY, drop in for our orientation session to discover which TRaC art scene you want to explore! Each day, we’ll highlight a different art form and Teaching Artists Instructor! TRaC options are Theater/Dance TRaC, Film TRaC, Music TRaC, and Multi-Arts TRaC!
Tuesday, March 11 @ 4:30-6:30pm: Cultural Narratives
Wednesday, March 12 @ 4:30-6:30pm: Painting
Thursday, March 13 @ 4:30-6:30pm: Mixed Media
Friday, March 14 @ 4:30-6:30pm: Open Studio
Saturday, March 15 @ 10:00am-12:00pm: Printmaking
Saturday, March 15 @ 11:00-1:00pm: Digital Photography
Come to BRAC for Teen Arts Week and learn a new art skill! Teens can join our weekday after school and Saturday classes and workshops. Classes will include 2D, 3D and digital arts – see below for class options.
Sunday, March 16, join Brooklyn Ballet for free, open level teen dance classes led by BB Faculty and BB Teen Dance Students. All abilities and levels are welcome. No experience is required!
1-2 pm: Open Level Ballet led by BB Faculty
2-3 pm: Open Level Modern/Contemporary led by BB Students
3-3:30 pm: Q&A led by BB Students
Happy Teen Arts Week! Sign up for FREE admission to Brooklyn Museum’s latest exhibition Solid Gold. Behold the majesty of gold in a shimmering exhibition dedicated to the element that has inspired countless works of art, fashion, film, music, and design.
Join us for a teens-only after hours party at Central Library. Make crafts, eat free food, and meet teens from the Teen Takeover Councils to celebrate all the cool stuff you can do at the library. Learn about our internships at BPL: from getting matched with a book from the BookMatch Teens to mastering 3D printing technology with the Teen Techies. Check us out on Instagram @bklynfuture.
Registration is encouraged but not required, open to ages 13-19.
For high school students with a passion for theater, strong leadership skills, and a desire to learn about all aspects of the professional performing arts, CSC offers a unique opportunity to be a vital part of an acclaimed Off-Broadway company.
As leaders of the next generation of artists and audiences, NextGen Members participate in workshops, go behind-the-scenes, develop business skills, and flex their creativity.
Join us to learn more about NextGen and participate in a workshop at Classic Stage Company’s Off-Broadway theater!
Use the code TEEN10 for $10 tickets to the Teen Takeover performance of Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress and directed by LaChanze. Teen Takeovers are performances hosted by members of CSC NextGen, a program in which teens gain insight into careers in theater. The performance is followed by a talkback with artists from the show facilitated by NextGen for fellow teen audience members.
Build your design toolkit! Design Practice is a series of free, drop-in workshops for high school students exploring techniques, strategies, and careers in design. No prior experience required—just bring yourself and a creative mindset. This month, join us for a workshop with textile studio Loop of the Loom. Participants will work with Bengala mud dye and learn the traditional Japanese dye technique itajime shibori to create their own hand-dyed pillowcase. All materials will be included.
Discover the power of art at the Saturday Program Open House!
Join us on Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 3 pm for an exciting Saturday Program Open House, where you’ll learn about our free offerings for High School students and get an inside look at our dynamic, hands-on art and architecture classes in action!
About the Saturday Program
For over 55 years, Cooper Union’s Saturday Program has been a transformative space for New York City public high school students, offering free visual arts and architecture instruction. Designed to fill gaps left by underfunded arts programs, we empower students from historically underserved communities to explore their creative potential.
Through studio classes, field trips, artist talks, and writing workshops, students gain invaluable skills and exposure to the arts while building a strong portfolio for future opportunities. Our program fosters a unique learning experience where creativity thrives and self-expression is celebrated.
Come see it for yourself! We’d love to welcome you for a tour and introduction to this inspiring program.
Get Up & Dance! This Hip Hop class will include warm up, moving across the floor, style explorations (like popping, locking, whacking, etc.), and freestyle circles. Exercises focus on increasing flexibility and strength, precision and creativity, and finding your own style — self-expression. Open to all abilities, come dressed to move!
African Dance - 11:30 am
Open Ballet - 12:30 pm
Our Saturday Youth Dance Program offers drop in classes in introductory Ballet and African Dance. Our ballet class focuses on learning and executing basic ballet terminology and understanding ballet placement and rotation and students develop strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Our African Class is Presented in partnership with the Djoniba Drum & Dance Centre. Students learn traditional dances and rhythms and how to understand the language of the drums in a rigorous, energetic workout.
Dancewave Through College & Beyond (DTCB) is Dancewave's signature career development program that empowers young dancers with the information and resources they need to succeed in college and careers in the arts. DTCB's interactive Ask me Anything Panel Discussion will bring together industry professionals to discuss the dance industry at large lift the veil between aspiring, emerging dancers and established, professional artists to help shed light on some of the possibilities and processes in careers within the ever-expanding dance field. Join us to connect with a range of professionals from performers on Broadway to college professors, administrators, and choreographers.
Panelists:
Rose Hinoul
Allie James
Tiffany Mellard
Monique Smith
Nicole Touzien
Maleek Washington
We are planning to have a curated vision board party about Love on all levels; for self, community, friends and more. Maya Angelou explained it best simply by saying “Love Liberates.” Our workshop, Love is Liberation Party, will be about how liberating it is to love. We are calling it a party because we believe love is worth being celebrated.
We will create a large community vision board as well as individual boards that we will call “Masterpieces” where young people will have printed photos of themselves that will be used as the base for their collage. There will be a wireless printer where participants will print off new (we can take them in the moment) or existing self-portraits and can then layer fabrics, gold foil, magazine clippings, etc, to create their own masterpiece. Our workshop is inspired by the beautiful work of Tawny Chatmon. After completing the collage, they will be able to take it home and keep it as a symbol for the love they have for themselves.
Writing Nonfiction that Reads Like Fiction - Community Studio #03
Tue, March 11, 7-8 pm
This month, we’ll discuss how structure is an essential part of writing compelling nonfiction, explore the psychology behind story, introduce the Hero’s Journey, and learn how to use that framework in our writing to captivate and transform our reader.
Take Back the Pen: Deconstructing Harmful Narratives - Community Studio #04
Tue, March 11, 9-10 pm
This month, we’ll be looking at two pioneer African female writers (Buchi Emecheta & Flora Nwapa) and specific excerpts of their work that deconstructs the stereotype of what it means to be a woman in African society.
Harness the Unbound: Taking Control of a Limitless Story - Community Studio #07
Thu, March 13, 8-9 pm
This month we will look at what it takes to write mystery and the elements/aspects that are generally used in it. Participants will engage in writing mystery through non mystery writing pieces/book excerpts and discover how the tone of a story can change.
iFeminism - Community Studio #08
Fri, March 14, 5-6 pm
We will analyze period poverty within the media. We will go through an activity using creative writing and/or graphic design (via Canva’s free resources) to describe how we have been impacted individually and as a community.
Code & Quill: Weaving Stories Through Technology - Community Studio #09
Fri, March 14, 7-8 pm
Join us for a series of three immersive studios exploring the intersection of tech and digital storytelling. No experience is required – you’ll gain hands-on skills in coding, creativity, and learn how this fusion is reshaping industries!
Food Writing Across Genres - Community Studio #10
Fri, March 14, 9-10 pm
Participants will use their past experiences with food and its interactions with culture and identity in order to complete a writing exercise of creative nonfiction where they mix it all together.
Share YOUR VOICE through sustainable artmaking at the Guggenheim Museum! Every week during GuggTeens Tuesdays, teens (13-19) can expand their art-making skills and connect with other artists. Located in the galleries, the program explores sketching, upcycling, and other creative projects, with educator guidance and inspiration drawn from the current exhibitions. This is a free, drop-in program, with MetroCards provided. R.S.V.P. to save your spot.
Come see Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway
Hell’s Kitchen is a Broadway musical inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys’ own journey growing up in New York City. At 17, Ali is full of fire, yearning for freedom, passion, and purpose—until a neighbor and mentor introduces her to the power of music. Set to the rhythm of the ’90s, it’s a story of motherhood, self-discovery, and the community that lifts us. Hell’S Kitchen is directed by Michael Greif, with choreography by Camille A. Brown, a book by Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys — featuring new songs and her greatest hits. Come remember where dreams begin.
The Hill Art Foundation’s Teen Educators will lead a Teen Tour of The Writing’s on the Wall, a group exhibition curated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and critic Hilton Als. The tour, created by teens for teens, will explore a wide range of mediums, from mixed media and video installation to sculpture and printed zines. Participants will then have the opportunity to make their own zine in response to the themes and works in the exhibition.
This a public screening which we are making free for interested teens.
Breaking Away at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Westchester County
Wednesday, March 12 at 7 pm
Dave (Dennis Christopher) and his working-class friends Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley), and Mike (Dennis Quaid) spend their post-high school days in Bloomington, Indiana, sparring with snooty students from the local university, chasing girls and—in Dave’s case—dreaming of competitive bicycle racing. The four friends face opposition from all corners as they decide to make Dave’s dreams come true in the university’s annual bicycle endurance race. Breaking Away was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning one for Best Original Screenplay. 1979. 101 m. Peter Yates. Disney. US. English. Rated PG.
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural arts institution located on a three-building campus in the New York Metro area. The JBFC brings the transformative power of film to the surrounding community through unique programming and discussions, support for working artists through residencies, and educational initiatives. Since opening in 2001, millions of people have enjoyed the best of current American and foreign cinema, unique film series, and special events at the five-screen theater complex. A pioneer in visual literacy, the JBFC offers educational experiences for school-aged students and adults at our state-of-the-art Media Arts Lab and Theater. Visit burnsfilmcenter.org to learn more.
Come join our weekly Jam Session, featuring our JAZZ HOUSE NYC faculty and students!
Famous comedy photographer Marcus Russell Price returns to Lincoln Center with his stand-up series featuring comedy legends and up-and coming stars in the making including Ramon Rivas, Nathan Macintosh, Derek Gaines, Nimesh Patel, and more. Whether you’re coming with friends or pulling up solo, this is bound to be an unforgettable night of hilarity. Please note: This performance contains adult themes and strong language. Audience discretion is advised.
"Beginner Teen Jazz | Sat 11:15-12:30 pm
Jazz Level 4-5 (Intermediate/Advanced) | Tue 6-7:30 pm
Beginner Teen Hip-Hop | Wed 6:15-7:30 pm
Hip-Hop Level 4-5 (Intermediate/Advanced) | Mon 5-6:30
pm
Beginner Teen Ballet | Fri 5-6:15 pm
Ballet Level 4 (Intermediate) | Wed 4-5:30 pm
Ballet Level 4 (Intermediate) | Thu 4:45-6:15 pm
Ballet Level 5 (Advanced) | Thu 5:30-7 pm
Modern Level 4 (Intermediate/Advanced) | Mon 5:30-7 pm
Contemporary Modern 5 (Advanced) | Tue 5:30-7 pm
All Level Teen Tap | Wed 4:45-6 pm
Centered on developing career skills for future arts leaders, this free fellowship provides students the opportunity to delve deeply into an aspect of the dance industry that interests them most, including management, marketing, choreography, production, and more. Prioritizing students from diverse backgrounds, who are chosen for their dedication and commitment to the arts, the young adults (ages 15-21) selected as Arts Immersion Fellows will meet weekly to discuss topics relevant to their selected tracks, as well as engage with leaders in the field. Outside of the weekly Thursday meeting, fellows will collaborate to create a schedule that supports their specific interests. Each fellowship cohort will produce a culminating project of their own design. This year, three Arts Immersion Fellows are selected via an application process. Fellows receive a full scholarship to their Arts Immersion class and one additional elective dance class in The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center.
Unleash your creativity in a painting workshop focused on art and the natural world. Take inspiration from nature to create your own landscape painting, whether you have a passion for environmentalism or you like being outside. Explore the exhibition Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature, then learn painting techniques to make your own artwork. Guided by an expert teaching artist, you’ll delve into these concepts, get feedback on your artwork, and talk with other teens about what you create.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Museum admission is free for teens as part of this program. All experience levels welcome; all materials provided.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature.
See our visitor guidelines.
Unleash your creativity in a painting workshop focused on art and the natural world. Take inspiration from nature to create your own landscape painting, whether you have a passion for environmentalism or you like being outside. Explore the exhibition Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature, then learn painting techniques to make your own artwork. Guided by an expert teaching artist, you’ll delve into these concepts, get feedback on your artwork, and talk with other teens about what you create.
Free, though advance registration is recommended. Museum admission is free for teens as part of this program. All experience levels welcome; all materials provided.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature.
See our visitor guidelines.
NYC’S UNBEATABLE NIGHT OUT
Featuring a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and Tony Award®-winning choreography from director Christopher Wheeldon, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Get tickets now to the show the Chicago Tribune calls “a brilliantly choreographed, gorgeously executed celebration.”
Discover the vibrant world of Itajime Shibori, a Japanese art of folding and dyeing fabric, in this hands-on workshop with artist Terumi Saito! Using natural dyes, you’ll create bold, one-of-a-kind patterns. Perfect for beginners, this session will leave you with unique, eco-friendly designs and skills you can keep exploring at home.
Make art. Meet people. Explore ideas. Be yourself.
Join us on Thursday, March 13, at 4:30 pm for jewelry making. In this two-part workshop, we will design bold, oversized jewelry nameplates that reflect aspects of our identity including our names and nicknames. Inspired by street art, graffiti, and hip-hop culture, this workshop explores how jewelry and adornment can be a powerful symbol of self-affirmation.
Open Art Space is a relaxed, weekly, drop-in program for LGBTQ+ high school students and their allies who are interested in thinking about and making art in a creative and welcoming environment.
This program is free and open to all high school-age participants. No previous art-making experience is necessary.
Metrocards, snacks, and supplies will be provided.
For more information, contact teenprograms@moma.org or fill out our contact form.
Get free entry to The New York Historical during Teen Arts Week when you show your school ID and mention Teen Arts Week to the staff at the admissions desk! Explore beautiful Tiffany Lamps, the history of pets in the city, women’s clothing through the ages, and more!
Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin at The New York Public Library! James Baldwin was a novelist, essayist, poet, and playwright, as well as an avid patron of the Library. He was an activist who used his art to empower his community and challenge audiences by telling stories about racism, segregation, white supremacy, homophobia, and much more.
Join two of the Library’s Teen Civics Ambassadors on a guided tour of the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures to discover manuscripts, early drafts, and other items from Baldwin’s collection. Following the tour, teens will participate in a creative workshop inspired by Baldwin’s work. This workshop is organized in conjunction with the James Baldwin Teen Creative Contest, which asks NYC teens to write short stories, essays, letters, or narrative/comic art for a chance to be published in an NYPL publication and win $250. Learn more at nypl.org/baldwincontest.
In conjunction with our exhibition, Genetic Salon, we will invite you to design wearable machines that incorporate technological parts including motors, lights, and speakers. The exhibition Genetic Salon Yu Shuk Pui Bobby uses speculative fiction within the themes of human genetic engineering to refigure perceptions towards gender, body and historical discourses of identity. There will be space to explore materials and have fun creating futuristic versions of ourselves.
Join Open Stage Project for an interactive seminar exploring behind the scenes careers in theater, TV, and film, where you will meet women and nonbinary people working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.
Led by women working in theater and film, the seminar will introduce you to the many jobs that make your favorite shows possible and the pathways open to you to work behind-the-scenes in the entertainment industry.
Open Stage Project is a nonprofit closing the gender gap in behind-the-scenes careers in film, TV, and theater. We offer free afterschool programs and paid fellowships to high school girls and non-binary students passionate about working behind-the-scenes.
High school girls and nonbinary students who attend this introductory seminar will be invited to apply for our free, year-long afterschool “ACT 2” program. Students in ACT 2 attend field trips to set, costume, and lighting shops; monthly skill-building workshops; Q&As with women and nonbinary crew members; and receive one-on-one mentoring with film and Broadway professionals. No prior behind the scenes experience required!
Animation has inspired young artists for centuries. From the crude sketches of early experiments in moving pictures to richly designed graphics of contemporary anime, this medium of storytelling has always had a strong fan-base. Immerse yourself in this theatrical experience and come to the Paley Center for Media to screen several brilliant and riveting animation videos, curated by young people for young people and the young at heart.
Join FEM POWER, a youth event where visual art and spoken word celebrate our voices! Create bold posters and art that amplify gender justice and empowerment. Then, take the stage at our open mic to share poetry, stories, and performances that inspire joy.
Led by artists and educators, this event is a space to express, connect, and transform ideas into powerful art. Free for teens. Materials and light refreshments are provided!
Introduction to students to the basics of embroidery including needle sizes and simple stitching techniques including backstitch, chain stitch, running stitch, and satin stitch. Students will become familiar with these techniques and leave with a baseball hat embroidered with a motif of their choice.
What is the role of a designer in our world today and what does their process look like? In this workshop, students will learn about the different steps within the Design Process, and explore these ideas through a hands-on, collaborative activity. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a designer and the different ways to approach and solve a problem by applying design thinking as well as their own unique creative skill sets.
Students will:
Film School Fridays Drop-Ins are an opportunity for young filmmakers to connect with peer mentors and craftspeople in the entertainment industry. Sharpen your skills with us, receive tutoring support in editing, cinematography and lighting, storytelling, and screenwriting, and sit in on our Film School Friday Guest Speaker events! This is a safe space to gather, support, create, and learn.
The Art & Meditation Workshop: Exploring Shui Mo Hua, invites you to experience the calming and expressive art of traditional Chinese ink painting. Rooted in mindfulness and harmony, shui mo hua (water and ink painting) emphasizes fluid brushstrokes, natural beauty, and inner reflection. In this guided session, participants will learn fundamental brush techniques, explore symbolic elements such as bamboo, flowers, and mountains, and create their own serene compositions. Accompanied by gentle meditation and a tranquil atmosphere, this workshop is followed by a guided tour of our New York Chinese Scholar's Garden and offers relaxing and culturally enriching experiences that foster creativity, focus, and a deeper connection to artistic traditions.
During the week of March 12-16, 2025 at the Staten Island Museum, all students with ID receive free admission to view the museum’s interdisciplinary exhibitions. The newest exhibition, Breakdown: The Promise of Decay explores notions of time, waste, and the in-between. Breakdown shines a light on the dark corners of the life cycle recognizing the oft-overlooked workhorses of the ecosystem. From mycelium to microplastics, this exhibition focuses on what breaks down and what does not. It asks visitors to value a world they cannot see in order to protect the one we can. Breakdown features contemporary artwork, objects from the museum’s collection, and scientific innovations in the curious world of decomposition. In addition, visitors will be able to see several permanent exhibits focusing on art, science, and history that deepen understanding of our environment, ourselves, and each other.
For Teens by Teens! Visitors are invited to a tour of Staten Island Museum’s newest exhibit, Breakdown, led by the museum’s Bloomberg Arts intern Latifa Labdouni. Investigate the world of fungi, mold, and microplastics through the eyes of artists and scientists. Breakdown features contemporary artwork, objects from the museum’s collection, and scientific innovations in the curious world of decomposition. After the tour, Latifa will lead the participants in creating an exhibit based zine, or a small artist’s book, with folded paper, drawings, and personal notes.
Are you working on new pieces for your portfolio, or do you simply want to try drawing from observation? In this free 2-hour still life drawing workshop, participants will work from a dynamic installation including taxidermy, fungi, and other specimens from the museum’s natural science collection. A museum teaching artist will lead teens in composing the objects on the page, observing complex shapes and negative space, and examining the lights and darks to shade the drawing with graphite pencils. No experience necessary – develop your skills or start from scratch. The still life objects correlate to the Museum’s newest exhibition, Breakdown: The Promise of Decay. Participants are invited to view the exhibit in addition to the drawing workshop.
The Paper Doll Revolution Art Making Workshop will highlight revolutionary women in history using paper doll-making techniques in celebration of Women’s History Month. By creating these doll figures, participants will learn about Sheroes of social justice such as Frida Kahlo, Audre Lorde, Dorothy Day and Yuri Kochiyama to name a few.
Based on Stella Adler’s principles of acting technique, this workshop concentrates on specific tools of the craft, with which an actor can build a Character, a human being, that is different from themself. The objective, within the process, is to ignite and free the imagination, as well as the creative intellect ... leading the actor to understand and experience the doing, the thinking, and the being ... of somebody they are not. We would also be happy to provide a tour of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting for anyone who is interested.
Give waste glass new life by transforming a glass bottle into a beautiful bud vase that plays on shiny and frosted textures. You’ll cut your own vinyl stencils to make a design, and our educators will sandblast it onto the surface of the bottle. This project takes about 30 minutes. Please drop in at 4, 4:30, 5, or 5:30 pm. Materials are provided, but you can also bring your own small glass object to decorate (glass should be clean, with no paper or sticky residue).
Teens are invited to join artist Christine Sun Kim in a special Open Studio for Teens, a free artmaking program held on select Fridays at the Whitney. Teens will experiment with combining visual art and language to create their own poetic, humorous, and thought-provoking artwork while learning how art can be a powerful way to share personal experiences and engage with others. Then, visit the current exhibition, Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night to look closely at the artist’s vast selection of artwork in her first major museum survey.
No prior art experience is needed—everyone is welcome.
Come write flash fiction or poetry with a published author in a super engaging and productive creative writing workshop. Or, discover your fluent personal writing voice and share the best parts of yourself on paper in this workshop run by college essay expert.
