The 2016 Sing for Hope Arts FREE Intensive

Applications are still open! The 2016 Sing for Hope Arts Intensive July 18-22 & July 25-29 High School students are invited to join us for Sing for Hope's free, weeklong Arts Intensive!  The Arts Intensive offers students the opportunity to work with professional artists from Broadway, the Met & more, while exploring a variety of art forms, includingmusic, drama, dance, theatre, and visual art! Suggested deadline: July 9 *rolling admissions Please pass along to any students who may be interested. Thank you! For additional information, refer to the application or email youtharts@singforhope.org.   Head to the Online Application! - or - Download the PDF Application Here!  Sing for Hope | 212.966.5955 | youtharts@singforhope.org | www.singforhope.org

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CMA Teen Art Slam!

CMA Teen Art Slam!

Join us for a Friday night packed with art-making exlusively for young artists, 7th - 9th grades.

FREE if you RSVP to in advance to rrapoport@cmany.org. $5 at the door.

This Halloween Slam Features:

Printmaking / Make vintage-inspired scary movie posters and prints

Fashion / Halloween Costume Design

Film Screening / Frankenstein (1931)

CMA 103 Charlton Street, Manhattan  1 to Houston Street

Middle School Art Club at the Frick Collection

Middle School Art Club Join other middle school students to learn about works of art in The Frick Collection through interactive activities in the galleries. JUNE 2011 Date Time Category Information Join Us 6/18 11 a.m. Middle School Art Club: "Kings and Queens"Sign Up Sign Up Required (Classes are free) JULY 2011 Date Time Category Information Join Us 7/16 11 a.m. Middle School Art Club: "Turner's Landscapes and Seascapes"Sign Up Sign Up Required (Classes are free) AUGUST 2011 Date Time Category Information Join Us 8/13 11 a.m. Middle School Art Club: "Gainsborough at The Frick Collection"Sign Up Sign Up Required (Classes are free) The Frick Collection 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Phone: 212-288-0700 General e-mail: info@frick.org For general information about visiting, see Collection. For entry fees, see Admission and see Hours for opening times.

CAMP GOWANEE (ages 8-15)

MULTI-ARTS SUMMER CAMP GOWANEE!

CAMP GOWANEE

Summer Multi-Arts Day Camp

July 5 – August 26, 2011

Youth (ages 8-15)

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 30th, 2011

LOOKING FOR PRE-K AND K SUMMER CAMP? CLICK HERE!

DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER

EXAMPLE OF DAILY SCHEDULE
Below is an example of our daily schedule from our Comedy Camp last summer
9:15-9:30am – Morning Drop-off /Sign-In
9:30-10:45am – Stand-up & Monologues
10:45-11:00am – Snack provided by Spoke the Hub
11:00-12:30pm – Cartooning
12:30-2pm – Lunch students bring their own lunch
2:00-3:15pm – Clowning
3:15-3:30pm – Snack provided by Spoke the Hub
3:45-5:00pm – Theatre Games & Improvisation
5:00pm – Pick-up/Sign-Out

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EARLY Registration:
$400 for 5 Full Days if you register on or before MAY 30, 2011
REGISTRATION:
$425 Monday-Friday
ON MAY 31st, the following registration options will be available IN PERSON ONLY:
$275 Any 3-Full Days (space permitting)
$100 Single Day (space permitting)

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NOTICE 5/5/11 – We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online registration system. Please call us 718.408.3234 to register over the phone, or come by to see us at 748 Union Street and register in person. Office hours: Mornings Mon-Sat 9am-noon and Afternoons Mon-Fri 3-7pm.

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YOUTH CAMP WEEKS

JULY 5- 8 : STUDIO ART & DANCE WEEK 1

(Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Contemporary Dance and Choreography)

JULY 11-15 : PUPPETS & PARADES WEEK 2

(Marching Bands, Banners, Big Drums and Big Puppets)

JULY 18-22 : COMEDY WEEK 3

(Stand-up Monologues, Theater Improv, Clowning and Cartooning)

JULY 25-29 : STREET ART, DANCE & FASHION WEEK 4

(Hip Hop, Poetry Slams, Public Art Works, Fashion Design and Modeling)

JULY 18-AUG 5* : MUSICAL THEATER CAMP / 3 WEEK PRODUCTION*

(Acting, Singing, Dancing, Set Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design and Performances)

AUGUST 1-5 : ROCK BAND MUSIC & CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP WEEK 5

(Song Writing, Singing, Dancing, Guitar and Drums)

AUGUST 8-12 : WORLD DANCE, ART & MUSIC WEEK 6

(Latin, African, Chinese, Polynesian, Balkan Dance, Art, Music and Culture)

AUGUST 15-19 : STREET ART, DANCE & FASHION WEEK 7

(Hip Hop, Poetry Slams, Public Art Works, Fashion Design and Modeling)

AUGUST 22-26 : COMEDY WEEK 8

(Stand-up Monologues, Theater Improv, Clowning and Cartooning)

trilok fusion arts

the program
Our summer program exposes children ages 2 to 15 to, music, drumming, gardening, theater, cooking, languages, art, and much more.

Our 22,000 sqaure foot center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is a creative vibrant setting for children to explore, learn and interact by finding new ways to express themselves every summer. Trilok Fusion Arts is dedicated to being a gateway to sights and sounds from around the world. Our highly qualified teachers are artists in their respective fields and come from all around the world, carrying a special enriching experience for your child. Each teacher is dedicated to sharing the love they have for their craft. Our director Sudha Seetharaman is an Indian classical dancer by training and believes in the transformative universal nature of the arts. This is the spirit our programs embody bringing a passion for exploration, learning and discovery.

trilok fusion arts was founded in 1996. Our mission is to bring together artists of varied cultural backgrounds, to collaborate and create work and performances that embody the roots of their respective traditions
and find a common language in the space of art & performance. Through our multi-cultural programming, and the fusion of diverse art forms, Trilok Fusion aims to preserve tradition while inspiring audiences and students to develop a solid understanding of their art and deep appreciation for world cultures.

see more : http://www.trilokfusion.com/summer.pdf

Wingspan Arts Conservatory Programs

Designed for students with a genuine desire to develop their theatre performance skills, Wingspan Arts Conservatory Programs offer pre-professional training for teens, and creative theatre classes for younger students. Our class offerings change often- scroll down to see what is going on now!

SPRING CONSERVATORY CLASSES 

All classes will take place at studio space in Chelsea.
Classes begin the week of January 31st, 2011

Spring Into Acting
Ages 12-17
Wednesday 6-7:30, 10 Sessions
$350

Curious about acting?
Seems like fun but you are not sure where to start?
Have you been acting, and want to dig deeper? 
Looking for help and guidance with auditions?

No matter your experience, you can improve your craft beginning this February as you “Spring into Acting”! 
Explore the special connection between actor and character through improv-style exercises, voice and movement training, and crazy fun acting games!
Learn to communicate effectively as a character (and as a person!).
Meet other awesome actors your age in the city.  
And most importantly—HAVE FUN!

TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT MARISSA
marissa@wingspanarts.org or 212-586-2330

Have a class you’d like to see? Let us know- email marissa@wingspanarts.org

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Summer Conservatory 2011/ 9th-12th grades 

THE WINGSPAN ENSEMBLE: Theatre Company
AUDITION REQUIRED
Incoming 9th-12 graders
6 weeks: July 5th – August 14th
Monday-Thursday 10-5, Friday 10-1
TUITION FREE

The Wingspan Ensemble is a select group of high school students who love theatre and look forward to exploring meatier, more challenging work. Ensemble classes are more specialized and challenging than those offered to the Wingspan Players.
The goal of the Ensemble is to stretch our actors to create exciting work.
In production: Theatre students focus on less frequently produced plays and musicals.
All students must return an application form as well as a teacher recommendation to the Wingspan Arts offices.
Teacher recommendations should come from a teacher of any subject that can speak to your child’s ability to work in an ensemble and their excitement about the arts.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE – CLICK HERE
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 7

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Summer Conservatory 2011/ 5th-8th grades 

WINGSPAN PLAYERS: Musical Theatre
Incoming 6-8th graders
5 weeks: July 5th -August 6th
Monday-Thursday 9-4:30, Friday 9-1
TUITION FREE

Believing that the best way to learn theatre is by combining class work and production; mornings of rehearsal are followed by afternoons full of acting, voice, dance and other performing arts Master Classes.
In production: Students will rehearse and perform a full classic
musical theatre piece.

All students must return an application form as well as a teacher recommendation to the Wingspan Arts offices.
Teacher recommendations should come from a teacher of any subject that can speak to your child’s ability to work in an ensemble and their excitement about the arts.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE CLICK HERE
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 7

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Summer Conservatory 2011/ 1st-5th grades 

WINGSPAN GYPSIES: Musical Mania
Incoming 1-5th graders
LOCATED AT BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
61st street west of Amsterdam Avenue

July 5th-22nd (SESSION 1- 3 weeks)
July 25th – August 5th (SESSION 2- 2 weeks)
Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-1
TUITION $1500 session 1/ $1000 for session 2
REGISTER FOR BOTH AND SAVE $200

REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE

An innovative summer program where children create an original musical theatre piece. This program focuses on creativity and nurturing children’s inherent acting and writing skills. Kids learn the fundamentals of musical theatre: playmaking, acting singing, and dancing using imagination games as well as formal classes.

Session 1 students create a fully student driven piece- created wholly by our kids; Session 2 uses some previously published materials as a jumping off point.

Students will also have a chance to play outdoors every day.

MANY STUDENTS ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS.

A typical day for a GYPSY-
Morning: storytelling games, brainstorming ideas for their play,
singing and dancing workshops.
LUNCH at Noon
Early afternoon: Playground time, quiet games, ‘Set’building.
AFTERNOON SNACK
Late afternoon: more formal work on singing and dancing- specifically from their piece.

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Summer Arts Institute 2011

SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE 2011

The 2011 Summer Arts Institute will take place from July 5 through July 29 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. The film studio will run an extra two weeks and close on August 12.

- The application and program information will be made available for download at this site during the first week of January. Click here to join the Summer Arts Institute mailing list and receive the 2011 program application when it becomes available.

-Application Deadline: All applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18.

-Auditions will be held Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts.

-Summer Arts Institute is open to New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2011. Only students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a New York City Department of Education public school for the 2011-12 school year may apply.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12, held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens.

Students major in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film or photography. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen art form.

Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with master Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. The experienced staff of teachers and artists guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for the next level of their studies: a specialized high school, college, university or conservatory.

Summer Arts Institute focuses on three areas:
- developing students' artistic skills and creativity;
- broadening students' awareness of the arts and;
- helping students recognize and explore career options in the art and arts-related industries.

This intensive summer arts experience connects students to community and cultural resources along with access to careers and lifelong learning in the arts.

The daily schedule includes morning studio work and afternoon experiences with professional artists, on-site and off. In the morning studios, students work at developing and improving their technical skills and creative expression in their selected art form. Afternoons are dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting professional arts venues and exploring potential careers. The Institute culminates with a student visual art and photography exhibit and live performance for families and the local community.

Students who complete the program in good standing are eligible to receive a ½ unit of credit that may be applied towards an elective arts credit or a Regents or local diploma-major sequence upon approval from their school.

Brooklyn Museum - Apprentice Program - Application Deadline Extended to 10/8

Education: Museum Apprentice Program

The Museum Apprentice Program is a great opportunity for teens to work behind the scenes at a major art museum. Museum Apprentices:

• Meet curators
• Develop educational tours for summer camp groups
• Practice public speaking
• Plan events for other teens
• Expand their knowledge of art and art history

The Museum Apprentice Program is open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and beginning seniors. The program begins in October and concludes in August. Meetings are held on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m., October through June. Apprentices must work a minimum of one weekend day per month during the school year. In July and August, Apprentices will work with camp groups from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays. Apprentices must commit to a full year and are required to attend all meetings and workdays.

For more information about the program, please contact the Teen Programs Coordinator at (718) 501-6588 or e-mail teen.programs@brooklynmuseum.org.

We are proud members of the Career Internship Network, a consortium of organizations that provide career development programs for teens. For a description of all programs, please visit www.careerintern.org.

Application Contact

Metropolitan Museum of Art Teen Classes

Teen Classes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites teens to take part in free classes held after school, on weekends, and during holidays. Visitors ages eleven through eighteen actively explore the Museum's collection through discussion in the galleries and the development of writing, drawing, painting, and other technical skills in the studio.

Current and Upcoming Classes: Art Explore

Saturday Sketching (Ages 11–18)
October 9, November 13, December 11, 2010; and January 8, 2011
Art Explore—Native America (Ages 11–14)
October 15, 2010
The Portfolio Class (Ages 12–14)
October 16, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, and 11, 2010
Drop-in Drawing
October 22, November 5, 19, December 10, 2010; January 7, and 28, 2011
Art Explore—Fabulous Furniture (Ages 11–14)
November 5, 2010
Art Explore—Mosaics (Ages 11–14)
December 3, 2010
Art Explore—Still Life (Ages 11–14)
January 7, 2011

Current and Upcoming Classes: Find Yourself at the Met

Saturday Sketching (Ages 11–18)
October 9, November 13, December 11, 2010; and January 8, 2011
The Drawing Academy—The Still Life (Ages 15–18)
October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, and 12, 2010
Drop-in Drawing
October 22, November 5, 19, December 10, 2010; January 7, and 28, 2011
The Psychology of Color (Ages 15–18)
October 22, 2010
Conversations with Art—The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs (Ages 15–18)
November 19, 2010
A Conversation with Conservators—Under the Microscope (Ages 15–18)
December 17, 2010
Conversations with Art—Stieglitz, Steichen, Strand (Ages 15–18)
January 21, 2011

Internships for New York City High School Students (Grade 12)

Seniors attending New York City high schools are welcome to apply for a paid internship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Interns work behind the scenes, meet members of the Museum staff, and participate in gallery, studio, and Museum learning projects designed to broaden their understanding of the Museum and to deepen their knowledge of art. For more information, email teenprograms@metmuseum.org. You may also download an internship application (PDF). See Study and Research for information about other internships offered by the Museum.

Other Resources for Teens

Museum Passes

Museum admission is free to teens (ages fifteen through eighteen) with the Museum Pass for High School Students and a valid high school I.D. To request a free pass, email teenprograms@metmuseum.org or call 212-650-2832. You may also download the pass (PDF; 570.49 K).

Audio Guide

Audio Guide players are free to New York City teens ages fifteen through eighteen with a valid high school I.D.

Nolen Library in the Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education

Nolen Library welcomes teens.

My Met Museum

Don't miss any programs! Register with My Met Museum and select "Set My Met Calendar" to customize the calendar and receive automatic weekly email reminders about upcoming programs for teens.

Program Support

Free classes for teens (ages 15–18) are made possible through the generous support of the Altman Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein and the John and Patricia Klingenstein Fund.

Internships for high school students are made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Schein, the Joseph and Sylvia Slifka Fund for High School Internships, the Altman Foundation, and The Billy Rose Foundation, Inc.

The Museum Pass for High School Students is made possible by the Estate of Lillian Hirschmann.