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!
- Friday Drop-In Programs for Teens
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Start your weekend off with some art and inspiration! Each week offers new gallery adventures, different materials, and techniques to feed your creativity. Stay the entire time or stop by to connect with artists and other creative teens. Programs vary depending on the season - current program is Creative Jam Sessions.
Come hang out at the Museum with artist-educators and others to make art or just come hang out and create with other cool teens! Projects change every few weeks and will take on traditional and a non-traditional approach to art-making.
No previous experience is required. Art-making tools and snacks provided!
For ages 13-18, no registration required. 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.
The group meets most Saturdays from late September to early June from 11 am-2 pm.
- Summer Teen Intensive
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This year's program focuses on objects and processes that transform materials from one thing to another. Teens will be invited to meet with artists and engage in experiments and workshops, as well as explore objects in the museum collection that have variety of properties and materials. Additionally, the group will engage in a collaborative process of ideation and making that culminates in a participatory art activity on July 22nd from 5:30- 7pm.
Applications now closed.
- 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.
