Do I qualify to participate in ETW?
To participate in ETW you must be in high school or in a GED program living or attending school in Harlem and have a valid employment certificate. For the 2023 cycle, we are accepting applications from teens who live or attend high schools, or equivalency programs, in Harlem and upper Manhattan neighborhoods, as well as the South Bronx. Meetings will take place in-person.
What will I do in ETW?
Explore the work of famous Harlem Renaissance photographer James Van Der Zee and along with other important historical and contemporary artists
Learn about The Studio Museum in Harlem
Engage with arts professionals like curators, educators, arts administrators, artists, designers, collectors and writers
Investigate topics related to photography, history, and community
Train to make excellent photographs
Create an individual photography project
Curate an exhibition of photographs created during the program
Do I have to already know photography to participate?
No, it is not necessary
How much time will I spend in ETW?
Program dates: January 10 – August 3, 2023
Meets every Tuesday (4:00pm–6:30pm) and Saturday (10:00am-3:00pm)
Beginning July 5th, the program will meet three times a week
Tuesdays 10:00am-3:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am-3:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm
All public school holidays and breaks are observed by the program
Where will ETW take place?
The program will meet in-person following safety protocols provided.
Do I get paid for participating in ETW?
Yes! While this is not a job, ETW participants receive a stipend for their participation at the completion of the program. Please note, you will need to present valid working papers upon acceptance to the program. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the United States without a visa to receive the stipend.
If I have additional questions, who should I ask?
If you have questions, please email expandingthewalls@studiomuseum.org. Follow @studiomuseumteens on Instagram for more on teen programming at the Studio Museum.
Who is eligible?
You must be enrolled in high school or a GED program. Please note, you will need to present valid working papers upon acceptance to the program. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the United States without a visa.
When does the Teen Leadership Council meet?
Program Dates: January 5th – June 22nd, 2022
Meetings: Every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm
Additional meeting dates include Teen Leadership Council organized events (dates to be determined). All public school holidays and breaks are observed by the program
Should I apply?
Apply if you would like to:
Where will TLC take place?
Due to COVID 19 this program will be conducted online out of an abundance of caution until further notification.
Do I get paid for participating in TLC?
Yes! While this is not a job, TLC participants receive a stipend for their participation at the completion of the program. Please note, you will need to present valid working papers upon acceptance to the program. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the United States without a visa to receive the stipend.