For Teens
Description
Art-making, gallery adventures, and discussion connect teens to art, community, and each other. The Museum is always free for those 18 and under. Drop by for even a quick visit!
- Art & Design Lab for Teens
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Join us most Fridays for a chance to explore the museum and make art. Each week offers new gallery adventures, different materials and techniques to play with, and plenty of snacks. Stay the entire time or stop by for just a little while to connect with artists and other creative teens. See what past students have produced here.
Drop in, no registration required. For teens age 13-18. Most Fridays, October-May from 3-5 pm. Free!
- RISD Art Circle (RAC)
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The RISD Art Circle is a group of high school artists and art enthusiasts who explore the Museum collection and activate the galleries through events, interpretative projects, community collaborations, and hands-on learning activities, inspiring all of us to see the world in a creative way. Meet the 2018-2019 RISD Art Circle.
The group meets most Saturdays from late September to early June from 11 am-2 pm. The application process is competitive and space is limited. Applications for the 2019-2020 RISD Art Circle will open in May.
- Summer Teen Intensive
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This free 11-day program immerses high school students in art and the creative experience. Participants spend two weeks surrounded by artists, designers, and fellow creative thinkers as they examine work from across time and cultures and respond through art-making, writing, and discussion. See what past students have produced here.
No art-making experience is necessary. The application process is competitive and space is limited. Click here to apply. The application is open until May 6 at 5:00 pm.
- Other RISD Programs
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RISD College and Continuing Ed also offer programs for children and teens.
College-access program for artistically talented teens attending Rhode Island urban public high schools.
Young Adult Certificate Programs
Young Adult Certificate Programs encourage students ages 12 to 17 to broaden their horizons and develop stronger artistic skills, building confidence and maturity.
Young Artist Vacation Camps Camp sessions for children and teens ages 7 to 17, offered during winter, spring, and summer school vacations. Sessions held at RISD’s Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington, Rhode Island, or on the RISD campus in Providence.
This program provides a strong grounding in the visual arts and encourages creative and personal growth through self-expression. Year-round courses provide opportunities for teens to be with peers who are energetic, creative, and passionate about what they’re doing.
The six-week summer program offers high school students ages 16 to 18 a comprehensive introduction to the college art-school experience. Participants are fully immersed in a studio curriculum and live in RISD residence halls.
