Youth Art Connection (YAC) is a free six-session summer program offered by the American Folk Art Museum for NYC high school students in grades 11 and 12, as well as graduating seniors with an interest in art and museum careers. Participants explore the Museum's exhibitions and collections, create their own artwork, and gain behind-the-scenes access through tours and field trips to arts institutions across New York City. Students also meet museum staff members, gaining firsthand insight into what a career in the arts and cultural sector looks like. It is a unique opportunity for aspiring artists and museum professionals to build skills and connections in one of the world's greatest cultural cities.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Understanding and respectfully engaging with people from different backgrounds.
Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.
Students create their own art and view museum exhibitions, building foundational visual design skills.
Direct exposure to visual arts creation and museum collections supports animation and visual storytelling development.
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