Everson Teen Arts Council
The Everson is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and thoughtful high school students to serve on the Everson Teen Arts Council!
This is a unique opportunity for teens from Syracuse and surrounding areas to create and learn with the Everson Museum, gain valuable experience to add to their resume, and explore career paths in the arts. From artist talks to art-making, to volunteer opportunities and the chance to help develop a museum program – the Everson Teen Arts Council offers robust opportunities to exercise creativity and deepen one’s understanding of museums and the arts.
The Everson Teen Arts Council is a partnership between the Everson and teens from local school districts, offering a safe platform for teens to share their voice, work with their peers, and engage with the greater community. The Everson Teen Arts Council provides dynamic leadership opportunities to create meaningful and relevant programs and exhibitions, while giving teens space to explore identity, build skills, and prepare for college and careers.
Details
- ETAC meets the third Thursday of each month from 4:00—6:00 pm from November to June.
- Please consider your availability as the program only meets 8 times. Please plan to attend all meetings or notify staff of any planned absences – extenuating circumstances will be considered with a parent/guardian phone call.
- ETAC members will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Museum.
- ETAC accepts around 20 students each year. Priority will be given to applicants who are able to attend the monthly meetings.
- To apply you must be:
- Beginning sophomore, junior or senior year of High School in the Fall of 2025
- Interested in the arts — visual arts, music, spoken word, dance, theatre, etc. — or museums and cultural organizations. Applicant does not need to be an artist to apply! All are welcome.
How to Apply
When applying, you will need to answer the following questions in 300 words or less:
- Tell us about yourself!
- Why are you interested in the arts or museums?
- What are you curious to learn more about, make, or do?
Applications due no later than October 31st. Applicants will be notified about their application status in early November. The first ETAC meeting is November 20th from 4–6pm at the Everson Museum of Art.
Questions? Contact Manager of School and Family Programs: Catherine Walsh at [email protected].
The Everson Teen Arts Council is made possible through the generous support of David and Nancy Ridings, the Syracuse City School District, and John Ben Snow Memorial Trust.
