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

10/02/2026

📣Call for Space!
We are looking for community partners to host our teen workshops, field trips, and special events. 🤝

We are currently seeking partners who can provide:
🎤Event space that can house up to 100 people for our final presentations.
🖼️Short-term exhibition space capable of hosting and displaying teen artwork.
✏️Workshop space to run sessions focused on career exploration, art-making, and project management (such as curation and ideation).

In the past, our programs have activated galleries, museums, libraries, theaters, and more while bringing NYC teens directly to you!

Interested in partnering with us? We'd love to connect!
📩 Email: [email protected]

09/30/2026

The first PaaM (Pizza and a Movie) night of the year is almost here!

🎬 Movie Theme: Challenge Accepted
🗓️ Oct 2 | 5 PM (THIS FRIDAY)
📍The Paley Center for Media NYC (25 West 52nd Street)
🔗 Register for free through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-2027-pizza-and-a-movie-paam-4878765/

Can't make it? Join us for the next teen-only movie night on Dec. 4!

09/25/2026

🎬 🍕 Schedule Update: Our Pizza and a Movie (PaaM) program will have 5 movie nights this year. Join us for free pizza, great movies, and even better post-movie convos on: 🗓️ Oct 2 | Dec 4 | Apr 2 | Jun 4 | Jul 9

Oct PaaM theme reveal coming soon!
🗓️ Oct 2 | 5 PM
📍 The Paley Center for Media NYC (25 West 52nd Street)

Register and learn more about teen-only movie nights here: teens.artsconnection.org/paam/

09/15/2026

Apply to SAP (Student Art Program) today - 🔗App link here: https://airtable.com/appQuqObez96NaMtU/pagi6UWrA2feYzdEj/form
SAP is FREE and open to NYC teen artists in grades 6-12!

We're excited to announce that applications are now open for 3 SAP exhibitions:
🖼️ Simplicity in Complexity
🗓 Apply by Sunday, December 6 @ 11:59 PM

🖼️ Journeys & Transformations
🗓 Round 1 Deadline: Sunday, January 31 @ 11:59 PM
🗓 Round 2 Deadline: Sunday, March 21 @ 11:59 PM

🖼️ Nature & Animals in the City
🗓 Apply by Sunday, March 21 @ 11:59 PM

Learn more at teens.artsconnection.org/sap/

08/28/2026

📢Apply to TRaC (Teen Reviewers and Critics) today — 🔗teens.artsconnection.org/trac/
TRaC is FREE and open to NYC teens in grades 9–12! The Program meets once a week from 4:30-6:30 PM. Field trips to shows may run later than 6:30 PM!

✍️ In our 11 session arts & writing program, explore NYC arts & culture through writing, field trips, and meeting professional artists!
🎭 Theater/Dance on Wednesdays
🎥 Film on Thursdays
🎶Music on Fridays
🖼️Multi-Arts on Fridays

08/19/2026

Become a TCT (Teens Curate Teens) Curator! ✨🎨
Join us on Tuesdays for your chance to dive into the curatorial process and help organize a public art exhibition that’s for teens by teens!

Interested? Learn more here: https://teens.artsconnection.org/tct-curators/

🖼️Exhibition theme: Fantasy & Fairy Tales
🗓️Program runs: Tues. 10/13/2026 - 2/2/2027 | 4:30–6:30 PM
⏰Apply by: Tues. 9/22 @ 11:59 PM

08/12/2026

The votes are in! Huge thanks to the # NYC teens who cast their votes. This year's Teens Curate Teens exhibition theme is Fantasy & Fairy Tales!✨

This fall, TCT Curators will:
🖼️ Build and title an exhibition inspired by the winning theme
🎨 Learn the curatorial process through museum and gallery field trips, plus conversations with guest speakers
📣 Create an open call flyer inviting teen artists to submit artwork inspired by Fantasy & Fairy Tales

🔗Ready to curate, create, and collaborate? Applications open August 19! For early access to applications, events, and special ticket opportunities? Sign up for our newsletter: teens.artsconnection.org/newsletter-signup/

08/06/2026

🍕🎬Join us TOMORROW for the LAST Pizza and a Movie (PaaM) night of the summer! Enjoy FREE pizza and popcorn with the winning movie! 🍿✨

📆Last PaaM of the summer: 8/7 @ 5PM!
🎬 August's movie theme: Directors Showcase
📍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-4507873

08/05/2026

🎉 We're switching things up! Our (TCT) program is moving to the fall, and applications open August 19!

Teens Curate Teens is our most teen-led programs, which produces an exhibition created for teens, by teens, and based on a theme chosen by teens. NYC high school students become curators and collaborate with teen artists to develop a public group exhibition.

Last year's exhibition: Ephemeral: An Artistic Journey of Nostalgia.
Ready to curate, create, and collaborate? Stay tuned for application details!

For early access to applications, events, and special ticket opportunities, sign up for our newsletter here: teens.artsconnection.org/newsletter-signup/

07/08/2026

Meet Anyi Cai, ArtsConnection 2026 Map Free City Summer Intern.
Anyi was a Teen Programs participant of Arts-Making Trac, a Teens Curate Teens Curator, and a multiple-time exhibiting artist of the Student Art Program!

Fun Fact: “I was stuck on a ride at Coney Island for over 30 minutes, and now I don't trust any of the rides anymore. I’m retired from roller coasters.”

Stay tuned for summer recap photos and reflections on museum visits and trips! 🗺️😎

Address

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

Telephone

+12123027433

Website

http://teens.artsconnection.org/

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