Student Opportunities

Monday & Thursday classes run October 7th – December 16th

Tuesday & Wednesday classes run October 12th – December 8th

For students in Grades 9-12, the Portfolio Development program helps students increase both the inventive and expressive portions of their artistic portfolio. A variety of courses are offered in both fine art and design, ranging from Observational Drawing to Comic Book Art to Fashion Design. Students may participate in one or multiple courses. Students develop skills and work habits in their studio(s) of choice, building confidence in their artistic development. Prior experience is not necessary: Students from a variety of backgrounds are welcome, and students ultimately gain a better sense of their strengths as an artist. The Portfolio Development program offers insight into building a portfolio for higher education and the art school admissions process through presentations with Admissions during the semester. One-on-one portfolio reviews with an Admissions Counselor are encouraged as well.

Hong Kong Society for Education in Art (HKSEA), would like to invite students from your countries to join our International and Local Student Mail Art Competition.

The main purpose of this competition is to introduce mail art to more children and young people. Last year we exhibited mail art works from local students along with those from six foreign countries. This year, in the hope that we can resume freedom of movement soon, we have chosen ‘Travel’ as our topic and are calling for global participation. Selected works will be displayed for public viewing in Hong Kong City Hall between December 6 and 12 2021 during the Hong Kong Visual Arts Education Festival.

More information can be found here: Introduction of HKSEA & Mail Art Competition

For more information please contact hkseaorg@gmail.com.

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WAM’s Teen Council – One Year Terms Begin July 2021

The Worcester Art Museum is happy to announce a new opportunity for teens at WAM! WAM is seeking individuals aged 13-18 who are passionate about arts and culture for our newly formed Teen Council.

WAM’s Teen Council will be comprised of individuals with a wide variety of skills, interests, experiences, and backgrounds; a shared passion for the arts; and a dedication to community building.  This council will be a unique opportunity for up to twelve teens to help shape the Museum’s programming and offerings! Members of the council will be expected to attend a monthly meeting (in-person or remote), and be involved in at least one teen program at the Museum. Council Members are expected to serve a term of at least one year, with the Teen Council Year beginning in July and ending in June.

An application is attached in Word format and individuals can also submit the application online via Google Forms. 

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Buck ([email protected]worcesterart.org) or Aileen Novick ([email protected]worcesterart.org) or via teens@worcesterart.org

The annual Ocean Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about environmental issues through art-making and creative communication, and become advocates for positive change.

Students are invited to create Visual Art (any medium), Creative Writing, Film, Interactive & Multimedia, Performing Arts: Music & Dance, and Poetry & Spoken Word that explores their connection to water and creatively communicates the need to protect this vital resource and life-sustaining relationship.

Details:

• Open to middle and high school students ages 11-18 worldwide
• Students can submit as individuals or as a class/group/club
• Hundreds of cash awards available, ranging from $50 to $1,500, as well as special opportunities for exhibiting, publishing, and participation in international environmental campaigns

Submission Deadline: June 13, 2022

Special Awards for Massachusetts Students:

• Bay State Award: All participants who reside in Massachusetts will be automatically considered for the Bay State Award. Winners will each receive a $250 cash award.
• Hometown Award: Students must be residents of Boston to be considered for this award. Eligible participants must demonstrate financial need. Winners will each receive a $250 cash award.
• South Coast, Cape & Islands Award: Students must be residents of the South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket to be considered for this award. Winners will each receive a $250 cash award.