Education

Artpace Education reflects on diverse and innovative creative practices to produce a lasting impact on the arts community in San Antonio and beyond.

Mission Statement

Artpace is committed to providing the public the opportunity to challenge themselves to expand the bounds of creativity and engagement. Through creative partnerships, leadership programs, artist workshops, public forums, and other innovative resources, the Artpace community is encouraged to embrace a wide range of perspectives, cultures, and ideas.

Foster the
Creative
Process

Registration for the annual TeamWorks Across SA competition is now OPEN

Applications for the 2024–2025 Artpace Teen Council are NOW CLOSED. Applications are accepted annually in April

Applications for the 2026- 2027 Artpace Teen Council open April 1st-June 30th

Artpace Teen Council

Work Collaboratively with teens in San Antonio

Get involved / work with artists and administrators to become an advocate for contemporary art.

The Artpace Teen Council is a nine-month, paid program designed for San Antonio area high school students to become advocates for contemporary art and young leaders in their community. Teen Council members work with artists and administrators to develop teen programs, support Artpace events, and create community-based projects throughout the school year.

A student is eligible if they:

Are an area high school student (15-18 years old) living in Bexar County
Have their own transportation (a ride, a bus, a bike) to Artpace
Can meet every Thursday from 5PM – 7PM at Artpace (not on school holidays)
Are open-minded, creative, responsible, and enjoy working collaboratively
Can commit to the Artpace Teen Council for one school year (September – May)

University Internships

Mentorship with Artpace staff

Gain first-hand experience in arts development and mentorship for course credit with Artpace staff across departments.

Interns apply their creativity, critical thinking skills and enthusiasm to a wide range of projects under the mentorship of Artpace Professionals. Artpace strives to offer interns an experience that nurtures a passion for careers in the arts as well as inspiration to incorporate creativity into any career path they choose.

Soft Deadlines:
Spring: December 31
Summer: April 30
Fall: July 31

Special Programs: Application Due April 19

Creative Resources

Expand the bounds of creativity

Look, learn, create, and reflect with innovative activities and lesson plans for at home and in the classroom that connect Artpace artists and exhibitions through discovery and cross-cultural concepts.

Artpace offers support and inspiration with innovative activities and lesson plans for use at home or in the classroom. The design of every exercise was influenced by the creative practice of an Artpace artist.

Activities
Discover a creative practice through at-home experimentation with everyday objects.

Lesson Plans
Explore creative youth development with TEKS-aligned lessons inspired by artists and exhibitions.

Are you an artist or arts educator interested in hosting a workshop or summer camp at Artpace? Reach out to education@artpace.org for more information.

Workshops & Camps

Learn and create at Artpace with workshops and camps for all ages. Our curated programs offer a unique blend of exhibitions and hands-on experiences led by talented local artists. Dive into various mediums, techniques, and styles and learn more about Artpace exhibitions.

Are you an artist or arts educator interested in hosting a workshop or summer camp at Artpace? Reach out to education@artpa ce.org for more information.

Upcoming Workshops

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Guided Tours

Guided tours are offered free of charge and include information about current exhibitions, Artpace history and programming, and upcoming events.
Contact education@artpace.org to inquire about guidelines and schedule a visit.

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TOURS FOR ALL AGES

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