Youth Council
The Youth Council is a free after-school program that offers interested teens a chance to create a prominent place for young audiences in the daily life of the museum.
Open to students in grades 9-12, the Youth Council offers opportunities for paraprofessional experiences within PAFA’s museum, including organizing events and programs for the museum’s expanding teen audience. Participants meet every week from October through May to explore the relationship between their peer group and art museums. They will have privileged access to PAFA’s art collection, staff and resources. In addition to creating, discussing and exploring art, they assist with planning and hosting events geared towards teens and other diverse audiences.
Additional program highlights include:
- Special access to PAFA staff and resources
- Studio visits with practicing artists
- Engagement with exhibit curation
- Field trips to other cultural institutions
How to Apply
Applications are currently OPEN!
- Applications are due Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 by midnight—early applications are encouraged!
- Candidates must be a teen and currently in grade 9, 10, 11 or 12.
- Candidates must complete the application in full.
- Eligible candidates must complete an interview.
- Students will be notified of their status via email by November 13th. No phone calls please.
- Candidates must be available Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 from October to May
PAFA is a non-profit school accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
PAFA is an applicant for licensure with the State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
PAFA, like any other college or university, cannot guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution. Transfer of credit is regulated by the criteria established by the receiving institution. It is the student's responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of the student's choice. All PAFA officials are required to accurately represent the transferability of any courses, programs, and certificates offered by PAFA.
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