Art promotes expression of individuality while expanding career choices for youth.
Arts education plays a vital role in the development of teens to young adulthood.According to research by the National Endowment for the Arts; youths who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision-making, creative thinking and teamwork. Listed below are five youth programs that give students the motivation and confidence and the foundation to pursue a career in art.
Academy of Art University High School Art Program
Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is a design school located in San Fransisco, California. Academy of Art University offers on-site and off-site art classes designed for young people seeking a solid art and design curriculum. The school offers more than 16 study concentrations, including Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art and Photography. Students can take classes online and on campus.
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA
800-544-2787
academyart.edu
MoMa Red Studio
Developed by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in New York City, MoMa Red Studio is the result of a collaboration with high school students. The on-site program offers group discussions on contemporary art and working artists and collaborative art sessions. Critically acclaimed artist interviews and intensive art activities make Red Studio an innovative youth art program. Red Studio holds free ongoing Friday night sessions at MoMa for Red Studio members.
MoMa Red Studio
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
212-708-9828
redstudio.moma.org
Pratt Fine Arts Center
Located in Seattle, Washington, Pratt Fine Arts Center offers extensive art and design classes for youths. Classes include Glassblowing, Jewelry, Metal, Fine Art and Sculpture. Offering classes abroad and scholarships, Pratt gives students a running start into the world of art. Class tuition is free for teens and children.
Pratt Fine Arts Center
1902 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98144
206-328-2200 ext. 224
www.pratt.org
RISD Young Artists Program
Rhode Island School of Design offers a comprehensive list of art and design classes for children and teens. The program includes studies in Sculpture, Fine Art, Filmmaking, Jewelry, Interior Design, Drawing, Photography and Portfolio Preparation.
RISD Young Artists Program
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6100
www.risd.edu
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
The Richmond, Virginia-based Visual Arts school offers classes encouraging self-expression through visual arts. Working with professional artists, students cultivate art skills while learning about career choices in art. Classes are ongoing throughout the school year. Visual Arts Center of Richmond offers special classes designed to accommodate the schedules of home-schooled students. Programs include extensive studies in Jewelry Making, Stained Glass Art, Sculpture and Fine Art.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-353-0094
visarts.org
