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, the Teen Intern Program, and photography contests here.

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Teen Intern Program

The year-long Teen Intern Program offers students entering grades 9 through 12 the opportunity to gain work experience by assisting professional educators in the Museum’s art studio and galleries, while simultaneously exploring art and Jewish culture and developing their own creative interests. Students accepted into the program can fulfill community service hours or internship requirements at their school.

To Apply

Submit the application and a letter of recommendation form written by a teacher, supervisor, or mentor (no family members please).

You may also download the application and mail, fax, or email it to:

Jamie Auriemma, Associate Manager of Teen Programs
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Fax: 212.423.3232
Email: teenprograms@thejm.org

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29

Space is limited and students must commit to monthly training sessions. For more information, please call 212.423.3254 or e-mail teenprograms@thejm.org.

High School Video Workshop

In this free after-school program, students entering grades 9 – 12 work with a teaching artist to learn the basics of video production, including storyboarding, cinematography, and editing. Using the Museum’s exhibitions as inspiration, students work in small groups to create their own films. No prior experience necessary – beginners are welcome!

Teens participate in the High School Video Workshop.

Spring 2019

Ten Thursdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 4:30-7pm

In this free after-school program, students learn the basics of video production, including storyboarding, shooting, and editing their own films. Works are screened at a special reception for family and friends on May 30, 2019.

Workshop space is limited, and students must attend all sessions.

To Apply

Application deadline: February 16, 2019

The High School Video Workshop Series is made possible through the generosity of the Gray Foundation, May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc. and the Pamela and Richard Rubinstein Foundation. Additional support is provided through public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council and Council Member Peter Koo.

Videos from previous High School Video Workshops:

Created by Bruno, Raiya, and Huandong for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Erika, Yanny, and Ricky for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Adam, Joel, Kenett, and Lainie for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Emilie, Jahsenda, Masha, and Meng for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Nayan and Yasser for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Ian, Karen, Millie, Cuiyu, and Zhiweimov for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Karla, Asher, Jose, and Thom for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Leilani, Melissa, and Christine for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Mikayla, Cristian, Denise, and Yanny for the 2018 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Vlad, Jake, Arielle, Shadley, and Curtis for the 2017 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Carlos, Lauren, Shayna, Jessica V.B, and Jessica W.D for the 2017 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Lucinda, Elizabeth, and Emma for the 2017 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Tyanna, Lauren, Carrie, Christian, Eddie, and Qu’Raun for the 2017 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

Created by Diana for the 2017 High School Video Workshop at the Jewish Museum.

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Summer Studio

Teens participate in the Summer Studio.

Summer Studio 2018

August 13 – 17

Middle School Session: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

High School: 1:30 pm – 5 pm

In this week-long studio workshop, explore paintings, photographs, sculptures, and objects from around the world in the Museum’s new collection exhibition, Scenes from the Collection. Experiment with materials and ideas to create works of art combining past and present, and respond to the ways that artists bridge personal and universal experiences. This program is offered free of charge.

For more information, please call 212.423.3254 or email teenprograms@thejm.org.