“Today’s teenagers will take over the world eventually. This new festival gives them a head start.” The New York Times
“Today’s teenagers will take over the world eventually. This new festival gives them a head start.”
Leading cultural organizations in all five boroughs will present free classes, workshops and performances for teens from March 2-8, 2020. Events enable teens to gain hands-on experience in different areas of the arts, engage with professionals in the creative industries, and explore pathways to future leadership within the context of the arts. Open to all NYC teens 14+ with a valid school ID. Educators are encouraged to bring student groups, both during and after regular school hours.
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Click on the interactive map to view events taking place in each borough. You can search events by arts discipline, location and day of the week.
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Teen Arts Week and 92Y’s Teen Producers program receive support from The Cowles Charitable Trust; Hasty Pudding - Institute of 1770; Robert Lehman Foundation, Inc.; Pine Tree Foundation; The Pinkerton Foundation; Lilya and Joel Reiss; Ronald Saltz; and The Weininger Foundation, Inc.
These programs are also made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Council.
Questions about Teen Arts Week? Contact:
212.415.5768
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