Are you a local high school student who is interested in becoming a part of the local creative community? Apply to the WheatonArts Teen Arts Council and develop professional skills while working collaboratively with your peers and WheatonArts staff and artists. 

Students chosen to participate will dedicate time at WheatonArts once a month to work as a group to develop and execute an exciting project, overseen by WheatonArts staff. During the orientation period, students will learn about WheatonArts and our mission, and will work together to decide on what their group project will center on.

We hope this program will help students build transferable skills for college, employment, and beyond. We want to provide an opportunity to explore the arts through creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork! Students who participate and finish the program will receive a certificate, a complimentary Student Membership, a WheatonArts graduation cord, and a letter of recommendation from the Teen Arts Council Coordinators.

Participation Requirements: 

• Dedicate one day a month (dates and times TBD) to be on the WheatonArts campus
  
• You will be expected to work in a team and do some individual work on your project on campus and occasionally between meetings
• You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from WheatonArts

2024-2025 Schedule:

• Application opens: November 1
• Application closes: December 1 by 11:59 p.m.
• Participants chosen and notified: By December 13
• Zoom Meet and Greet: Early January 2025 (Date TBD)
• Orientation: January 2025 (date TBD)
• Monthly Meetings: February-June (dates TBD, June includes a wrap-up celebration)

Application Requirements (review carefully before starting your application):

• Application & Recommendation Letter Due Date: December 1, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
• At least one letter of recommendation is required to apply for Teen Arts Council. This letter can come from a teacher, guidance counselor, advisor, coach, community leader, or volunteer coordinator. Please send the person writing your letter this link for them to complete. You may submit more than one letter, but please no more than three. 
• Please use the space below to apply for the program. Answer all questions completely.
• If you have questions about the application, or need technical assistance, please email teenarts@wheatonarts.org.