Club or organization
Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists
Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists is a club or organization run by Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, NY. Open to: grades 9 to 12.
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 12
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- Free
About the program
A free after-school art program at the Whitney for NYC high school students. Graduates can apply to YI Leaders, a paid yearlong internship.
Teens work with contemporary artists and museum staff, discuss art, learn artmaking techniques, and create work for a final exhibition.
Key facts
- Run by
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Where
- New York, NY
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 12New York City high school students, grades 9-12
- Commitment
- Semester-long after-school program
- Applications
- Not postedDeadline: September 9, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
- Cost
- Free
- Good fit for
- Arts and Humanities
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Youth Insights (YI) Artists details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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| 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) |
| Liberty Science Center Teen Summer Docent ProgramSummer program · Museum or science center | Jersey City, NJ | Grades 10 to 12 | Not posted | Summer |
| Liberty Science Center Youth VolunteeringVolunteering · Museum or science center | Jersey City, NJ | Ages 16 to 18 | At least one full day every week for a minimum of 6 months, then at least every other week | Year-round |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists?
Grades 9 to 12. New York City high school students, grades 9-12
How many hours does Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists require?
Semester-long after-school program
When does Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists take applications?
Deadline: September 9, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle).
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Whitney Museum of American Art Youth Insights (YI) Artists”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/whitney-youth-insights-artists.
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