Teens

The Jewish Museum offers unique opportunities for teens to engage with the arts. Learn more about and register for after-school and summer classes and the Teen Intern Program here.

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Teen Intern Program

In this year-long program, students entering grades 9 – 12 work with Jewish Museum educators to facilitate programs and special projects while exploring art and culture through the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. Training and work sessions will be a combination of in-person and virtual; interns will receive a stipend for their participation.

Teen Interns accepted in 2023 are required to participate in three spring training sessions to prepare for working at the Museum during the 2023 - 24 school year: May 7, 2023, 10 am – 12:30 pm (in person); May 15, 2023, 4:30 – 6 pm (virtual); and May 21, 2023, 10 am – 12:30 pm (in person).

Applications due March 17, 2023.

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For more information, please email teenprograms@thejm.org.

High School Video Workshop


Teens participate in the High School Video Workshop.

In this free, hands-on after-school program, students in grades 9–12 work with a teaching artist to explore video as an artistic medium. Students will use video as a form of personal expression and will work in small groups to create their own films. The class will explore how to use video in creative ways, from pre-production to developing camera techniques and, finally, editing. No prior experience necessary—beginners are welcome!

For information about upcoming opportunities for teens, subscribe to our School & Educator Programs eNews.

The High School Video Workshop Series is made possible, in part, through public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Videos from previous High School Video Workshops:

Created by Jennifer V., Yamile B., and Jonathan L. for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Caitlyn C., Charlotte M., Robin D., David M., and Jiada V. for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Lara B., Dario F., Sarah K., and Himika H. for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Sarah, Edison C., Joon, and Sabbir for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Edison T., Georgia, Jenna, Maiesha, and Rose for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Maria, Joli Amour, Deianara, Josh, and Yeshi for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Sameer, Kiara, Maximo, and Jorge for the 2019 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

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Teen Photo Contest: City Stories

Andy Warhol, Film still from Empire, 1964.16 mm film transferred to video (black and white, silent), 8 hrs. 5 min. at 16 fps. The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA, © The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA, a museum of Carnegie Institute. All rights reserved.

Artists find inspiration all around them. Between the years 1962-1964, artists living and working in New York City were often inspired by the materials, objects, colors, sounds, and events that they experienced in their environment. The Jewish Museum exhibition New York: 1962-1964 explored a pivotal period in the history of art and culture in New York City through more than 150 works of art.

Inspired by this exhibition, the Jewish Museum invited middle and high school students to submit original photographs documenting the people, places, and stories that represent and distinguish their communities, both inside and out of New York City.

See the winning photographs!

For more information about contests for teens, please sign up for our School & Educator Programs eNews.