Arts

Becoming American: Teenagers and Immigration
What is it like to be a young immigrant in America? Fifty-nine teenagers share their stories through pictures and words, at the Washington State History Museum through June 1.

Apply Now for Seattle Center Academy
This summer arts program encourages 7th- and 8th-graders to explore their creative side with some of the best teaching artists from the region; apply now through May 16.

Arts Portal from the City of Seattle
Links and info about local and regional arts programs, festivals, artists, music and more.

Push to Talk: A Blog Space for Teens
Seattle Public Library blog space for teens.

Drop-in Teen Program at Northgate Community Center
M.U.S.I.C. is the drop in teen program at Northgate Community Center. Teens can come in anytime after school for sports, games, food, road trips and more.

Northwest Film Forum Kids Workshops
Several filmmaking classes are being offered for kids and teens.

Read Poetry by Seattle Area Teens
The Seattle Public Library is on MySpace! Read the entries from their Call for Poetry from teens earlier this year.

Anime Club for Teens
Seattle Public Library hosts a free anime club for middle and high school teens at the Beacon Hill library branch.

• 826 Seattle
  A non-profit writing center to help students develop their writing skills. Free workshops!
  
  
• 911 Media Center
  Workshops, screenings, socials, events, speakers, facilities and projects for media makers.
  
  
• Arts Corp
  Arts Corps offers free arts education classes to kids and teens.
  
  
• Coyote Central
  Coyote opens up Seattle for junior-high youth to discover their rich intellectual and creative talents through projects and problem solving with professionals in real-life settings.
  
  
• Emerging Voices from Eleventh Hour Productions
  Poetry workshops and slams for young people of all ages.
  
  
• Gage Academy of Art
  Gage Youth Programs offer practical art instruction in drawing, painting and 3-D design for 6-to 18-year old artists.
  
  
• Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus
  Diverse Harmony is a musically creative social connection in the greater Seattle area designed to nurture friendships, promote musical abilities and provide a safe place where youth are accepted for who they are.
  
  
• Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
  Youth Theater Project, a nine-week summer program, offers musical theater training for youth and a public performance.
  
  
• Phffft! Dance Theater Company
  In 2008, they will offer Dance Empowerment, a four-month series offering dance and choreography with tech production and marketing instruction led by artists for youth culminating in a public performance.
  
  
• Pongo Publishing
  In 2008, look for Pongo Teen Writing; three artists will offer creative writing/poetry instruction for youth in detention or foster care, with two culminating events.
  
  
• The Power of Hope
  Arts-centered intergenerational and multicultural learning programs that value self-awareness, leadership, community and social change.
  
  
• Pratt Fine Arts Center
  In 2008: Youth Art Works, a four-quarter, after-school/weekend series offering hands-on, multi-arts instruction led six artists for youth culminating in community exhibits after each term.
  
  
• Queer Teen Ensemble Theatre
  9% of high school students identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or questioning. Are you one of them? Do you have a story to tell? This is your chance!
  
  
• Red Eagle Soaring Native American Theatre Group
  Seattle Indian Youth Arts & Performance, a two-week session featuring a drama intensive workshop for youth culminating in community performances based on teen life experiences.
  
  
• Reel Grrls
  Reel Grrls is an after-school media & technology training program that empowers girls to critique media images and to gain media technology skills in a safe, open environment, mentored by a network of multi-cultural women media professionals. Check them out on MySpace!
  
  
• Richard Hugo House
  An open mike night, writing program, and more programs for teens all the time.
  
  
• Seattle Art Museum Free Teen Night
  The entire Seattle Art Museum museum is free for teens (up to age 19 with student ID) from 5–9 pm on the second Friday of each month.
  
  
• Seattle Center Academy
  Seattle Center Academy is a fun, educational, and affordable summer program where 7th and 8th graders explore their creative interests through hands-on experience in the arts.
  
  
• Seattle Center for Book Arts
  Sponsors Book Arts Workshop, a year-long session led by three artists offering youth bookmaking and bookbinding techniques and formats and culminating in numerous exhibits at branch libraries citywide.
  
  
• Seattle Children's Theatre
  Acting training and other exciting areas of theatre arts are offered in workshops.
  
  
• Seattle Scenic Studios
  In 2008: In Technical Internship, theater artists will lead a nine-week session offering youth scenic and prop design instruction and mentoring using state-of-the-art tools and showcasing sets at local theater productions.
  
  
• Southeast Effective Development
  In 2008: Public Art Workshop, a year-long after-school program with offering youth multi-media design and fabrication art training culminating in the creation, installation and unveiling of a site-specific work.
  
  
• Urban Art Works
  Empowering young people through professional opportunities in the arts.
  
  
• The Vera Project
  The Vera Project (Vera) is what every teenager wants, a music-arts center run by and for youth.
  
  
• YMCA of Greater Seattle Arts and Humanities Programs
  YMCA-sponsored opportunities include the Fusion Cafe all-ages music and performance venue, the All-City Youth Media Project and workshop, the Triangle Art Gallery, and Reel Grrls.
  
  
• The Young Shakespeare Workshop
  The Young Shakespeare Workshop, a non-profit organization, provides a tuition-free summer program for young people. Work on sonnets, speeches, scenes and plays by Shakespeare.
  
  
• Youth in Focus - Photography
  The mission of Youth in Focus is to empower urban teens, through photography, to experience their world in new ways and make positive changes in their lives.
  
  
• Youth Speaks Seattle
  In 2008: Spoken Word Residency, an after-school residency offering poetry/spoken word workshops and rehearsals exploring self-identity led by artists/peer mentors for youth culminating in preliminary slams and one final slam.
  
  
• Youth Theater Northwest
  Youth Theatre Northwest nurtures the intellectual, artistic and personal development of children and youth through drama education, performing opportunities and live theatre experiences.