New York City
Arts and Humanities Opportunities for High School Students in New York City
9 programs for students interested in arts and humanities across the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and northern New Jersey. 8 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 3 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 9
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 8
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 3
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 2
- others run longer or do not say
- Brooklyn Public Library BKLYN BookMatch Teen
Volunteering · Brooklyn, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 12
- When to apply
- September 14 (date unconfirmed; check official page)
- Brooklyn Public Library Book Buddy
Volunteering · Brooklyn, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 12 to 18
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Prospect Park Alliance Park Youth Representatives
Internship · Brooklyn, NY
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- 2026 applications closed; check back in early 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Queens Public Library Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering · Queens, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 17
- When to apply
- Year-round; approval and placement can take up to 30 days (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- The Bronx Museum of the Arts Teen Council
Club or organization · Bronx, NY
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 19
- When to apply
- Fall 2026 applications open through October 4, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle)
- The Jewish Museum Teen Internship Program
Internship · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 12
- When to apply
- March 23, 2026 (page also cites March 16, 2026 for materials) (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists
Club or organization · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 12
- When to apply
- September 9, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Arts Careers
Summer program · New York, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 10 to 12
- When to apply
- Summer
- Brooklyn Children's Museum Teen Curators ProgramPaused
Internship · Brooklyn, NY
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- Last cycle: applications opened February 10 and closed February 21 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Public Library BKLYN BookMatch TeenVolunteering · Library | Brooklyn, NY | Grades 9 to 12 | Eight weekly Wednesday trainings in November and December, then 2-3 times a month through early June | September 14 (date unconfirmed; check official page) |
| Brooklyn Public Library Book BuddyVolunteering · Library | Brooklyn, NY | Ages 12 to 18 | School year: 2-3 hours a day, up to three days a week, for at least three months. Summer (July and August only): 1-3 days a week, 2-3 hours a day, for at least three weeks | Year-round |
| Prospect Park Alliance Park Youth RepresentativesInternship · Parks and environment | Brooklyn, NY | Not posted | Not posted | 2026 applications closed; check back in early 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Queens Public Library Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteering · Library | Queens, NY | Ages 14 to 17 | Hours limited by state law (14-15: up to 18 hours a school week; 16-17: up to 28 hours a school week) | Year-round; approval and placement can take up to 30 days (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| The Bronx Museum of the Arts Teen CouncilClub or organization · Museum or science center | Bronx, NY | Ages 14 to 19 | Twice a week after school; fall and spring four-month sessions | Fall 2026 applications open through October 4, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| The Jewish Museum Teen Internship ProgramInternship · Museum or science center | New York, NY | Grades 9 to 12 | Training in spring 2026, internship during the 2026-27 school year | March 23, 2026 (page also cites March 16, 2026 for materials) (past deadline; confirm next cycle) |
| Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) ArtistsClub or organization · Museum or science center | New York, NY | Grades 9 to 12 | Semester-long after-school program | September 9, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle) |
| Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Arts CareersSummer program · Museum or science center | New York, NY | Grades 10 to 12 | Not posted | Summer |
| Brooklyn Children's Museum Teen Curators ProgramPausedInternship · Museum or science center | Brooklyn, NY | Not posted | Most recent session ran April 7 to June 15, 2025, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm plus two hours of remote work weekly | Last cycle: applications opened February 10 and closed February 21 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Arts and Humanities Opportunities for High School Students in New York City”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/new-york/arts-and-humanities.
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