Youth Art Connection Application 2024
General information (Please read carefully before applying)

Program Locations:
American Folk Art Museum (2 Lincoln Square, Manhattan)
American Folk Art Museum Administrative Offices (Long Island City, Queens)
Various NYC museum and gallery locations

Program dates and time:

July 11–30, 2024 (July 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30)*
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–4pm

About: Youth Art Connection (YAC) is a free, six session summer program for high school students interested in art and museum careers. YAC participants view and discuss artwork from the American Folk Art Museum’s current exhibitions, create art inspired by the collection, meet museum staff and go behind the scenes of the museum, and participate in field trips to other arts institutions.

All NYC high school students are eligible to apply, and preference will be given to students who live or attend school in Queens and graduating seniors. The deadline for applications is May 24, 2024.

Sessions will take place between 1–4pm at the American Folk Art Museum at 2 Lincoln Square, the museum’s administrative offices in Long Island City, Queens, and at other NYC museum and gallery locations. Students will be expected to travel to various locations throughout NYC to meet the group. Participants will be provided with a schedule of activities after being accepted into the program. Snacks and Metrocards will be provided. 

*Should changes in schedule or program format occur due to unforeseen circumstances, students will be notified via email and text message by the instructor.

What are the advantages of participating in YAC?

- Behind the scenes access to the American Folk Art Museum's exhibitions and collections
- Field trips to NYC art galleries, museums, and arts organizations
- Create original artwork inspired by the museum's collection
- Meet museum professionals and learn about arts careers
- Connect with other creative high school students

Participation is FREE.

Deadline for applications: May 24, 2024 (students will be notified by June 9 of their acceptance or placement on the waiting list)
*Students living or attending school in Queens, graduating Seniors, and previous applicants will be given priority

Questions? Contact Natalie Beall, Senior Educator and Manager of Student Engagement: nbeall@folkartmuseum.org

The American Folk Art Museum is the premier institution devoted to the creative expressions of self-taught artists, past and present.

Program Webpage: http://folkartmuseum.org/resources/youth-art-connection/
Museum Webpage: http://folkartmuseum.org/
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Email *
Student name *
Preferred pronouns (for example, she/her; he/him; they/them) *
Student birth date (MM/DD/YYYY) *
Student Address *
Student mobile phone number *
This Fall I will be a: *
Name of high school *
Can you commit to attending all 6 sessions of the program? See the top of this form for all dates. *
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If you checked "No" above, please list any dates you will be absent and why.
Why do you want to participate in the Youth Art Connection program? *
Tell us about your hobbies and interests. What else should we know about you? *
What types of experiences are you most interested in? (check all that apply) *
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How did you hear about this program? *
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By checking the box below, I agree to: 1) Attend all sessions of the Youth Art Connection Program, except in the case of planned absence approved by instructor, illness or emergency.  2) Behave and dress in a responsible fashion and follow the same rules and regulations as museum staff and volunteers. 3) Support and encourage my peers in learning about folk art and the museum   4) Call, text, or email Natalie Beall if I will miss a session due to illness or emergency  5) Participate in all group activities *
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