Community Art Center Teen Programs

By Community Art Center

Youth ages 13-18 take part in the Teen Media Program (TMP) and Public Art Program, where they engage in projects involving visual art, media, and opportunities to connect with community.

Teens creating a fence-mural at a park in The Port.
This is an ongoing program.

.: Mon, February 6 2023 – Fri, June 16 2023.

Monday through Thursday.

Both programs run 4:00 - 6:00 PM during the school year, 2023-2024 year will probably run Oct - May (exact dates TBD). Summer program times vary.

  • Teen Public Art runs Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Teen Media Program runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

Ages: 13 to 18.

Grades 8th grade through 12th grade.

Cambridge residents only.

Our programs are available to teens up to age 19!

Request assistance

Contact

Jack O'Hearn
Teen Public Art Manager
jack@communityartcenter.org
(617) 868-7100x117

Registration required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

Teen Program Application.

The Public Art Program has open registration all year. School year programs are done through staff (please fill out an interest form and contact us) at the start of the season. Fill out the form on our website's teen page and staff will contact you at time of enrollment: Community Art Center Teen Programs Interest Form. Signup for school year programs is ongoing until spots are filled. The Teen Media Program registration generally runs until late October.

Summer programming happens through the Mayor's Program (please apply in mid-April): Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Trax Application.

Free!

Location

  • Both in-person and virtual (online or over the phone).

Community Arts Center

119 Windsor Street, #6
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

The Port

Contact us to learn about transportation options!

Refreshments provided.

Additional information

Youth ages 13-18 can join the Teen Media Program (TMP) and Public Art Program, where teens become creative technology users and hone their storytelling skills through filmmaking and planning the DIYDS National Youth Film Festival. Visit our website to learn about all the current programs we're offering. In the Public Art Program we're creating public art projects for local corporations and institutions using digital print, spray paint, and traditional paint or collaborating with local artists on projects. Also includes technique building in studio classroom between projects. In the Teen Media Program we'll film documentaries, short form videos, and other media mediums projects.