Artpace Teen Council

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High School Programming

Artpace Teen Council is a  nine-month, paid program designed for San Antonio area high school students (15-18 years old) to become advocates for contemporary art and young leaders in their community.

Teen Council members work with Artpace staff and artists to develop teen programs, support Artpace events, and create community-based projects throughout the school year.

Rising Sophomores-Juniors can apply April-June. See below for more information.

Events :

Throughout the year, the Artpace Teen Council hosts free teen-only events that explore Artpace exhibitions and contemporary ideas. Teen events include artist-led workshops, talks, music, and more.

How To Apply

Are you an openminded, creative, and responsible area high school student with transportation that enjoys working collaboratively and can meet on Thursday evenings? 

The Teen Council is a nine-month, paid program designed for area high school students to become advocates for contemporary art and young leaders in their community. Teen Council members work with Artpace staff and artists to develop teen programs, support Artpace events, and create free, community-based projects that explore Artpace exhibitions and contemporary ideas for other teens throughout the school year. Teen events include artist-led workshops, talks, Teen Night, and more 

Eligibility:

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

Applications open April-June

email education@artpace.org to ask questions & submit applications

April 1
Application Opens
April 1
April - June
Apply to be a Member
April - June
July 5
Applications Close
July 5
June-July
Application Review and Interviews
June-July
Early August
Acceptance Emails Sent
Early August
Late August/Early September
First Meeting
Late August/Early September

Artpace’s Teen Council is made possible through the generous support of the Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992 and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust.

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