Raw Art Works Partnership
AIB has partnered with Raw Art Works to award college credit for the R2R course held in Lynn, MA. Using personal stories and experiences to draw from, students in R2R are asked to explore who they are, exposing their identities to the world. Students learn all aspects of professional filmmaking, gaining skills from storyboarding to directing. This is an excellent, yearlong course to build your portfolio and to take your skills to the next level; films from the program will be entered into festivals across the country and around the world. No experience necessary. For more information, contact Chris Gaines at chris@rawartworks.org.
AIB Pre-College summer mural project on display during first friday
The mural was shown in conjunction with The Happy Post project during SOWA First Friday on October 7, 2012. Location: Marian Dioguardi's studio (#223-B), SOWA art studios, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.
AIB Pre-College mural graces artist community
High school students in the Art Institute of Boston's Pre-College program have resurrected a bit of the iconic Revere Beach, creating and hanging a new mural depicting summer fun in the Revere of old. Read more
Local teen featured on WGBH expresses how AIB's Pre-College program helped fulfill his passion for art
Ivan Gombya is a teenager playing many parts in life—loving son, football running-back, dedicated student—but as far as he is concerned, Ivan's title role is artist. Read more
AIB Pre-College student wins poster contest
Pre-college student Ken Meaden was awarded "Best Poster from a High School student" at Boston University's World AIDS Day presented by the Global Health Initiative. Read more
Local Resources and Opportunities for Teens
The Urbano Project
URBANO empowers urban teens and professional artists to effect social change through visionary works of art and performance.
The City of Boston
Boston Youth Zone connects teens throughout the Boston area, providing resources for sports, activities, employment, homework help, and more. Apply to the Boston Neighborhood Network InFocus Youth Program for hands-on training in digital video and studio television production using the latest, state-of-the-art equipment.
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
During ICA Teen Nights, teens run the show, hosting everything from dance parties and artist talks to collaborative projects and workshops. If you're passionate about the arts and curious about the museum world, go behind-the-scenes by joining the Teen Arts Council. The ICA also offers innovative art workshops and programs specifically designed for teens; for qualified students, the Fast Forward digital media program is offered free of charge. What's more: admission to the ICA is always free for those 17 and younger.
Additional Opportunities
Artists for Humanity
employment, classes, and apprenticeships
City Stage Co.
theater workshops and playwriting
Dorchester Community Center for the Visual Arts
classes, public art projects, events, and parades
Hyde Square Task Force
youth leadership opportunities and public art projects
Raw Art Works in Lynn, MA
creative support, film and fine art workshops
Teen Voices
a publication created by and for teen women.
The Marble Collection
A magazine of the arts for and by Massachusetts high school students
The Gallery Collection
Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest
Art Science Prize
The ArtScience Prize is a year-long afterschool competition through which high school students develop innovative art and design ideas informed by concepts at the frontiers of modern science. The 2011-12 ArtScience Prize theme is Virtual Worlds.
Young Audiences
Young Audience of Massachusetts is one of the state's leading non-profits focused on providing students with access to quality arts programs.
Young Arts
Since its founding in 1981, YoungArts has helped to support and nurture the careers of thousands of young artists.
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
Since 1923, Awards given through the Alliance have recognized the exceptional vision of our nation's youth, and provides a singular opportunity for students to be noticed for their creative talents.