2025 Summer Intensive for Teens Application
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About the Summer Intensive for Teens (SIFT):
This no-cost four-week summer program is a rigorous, in-depth studio art experience for high school students, ages 14-17. Participants will receive six hours of coursework each day in various mediums, beginning with drawing and painting and expanding to less traditional forms.
Led by established local and national artists and educators, projects will go beyond techniques traditionally taught in high school art classes, teaching students practical skills necessary to develop as artists. In addition to studio classes, guest speakers (practicing artists, curators, and arts administrators) will meet with participants throughout the program to share stories and provide insight into the art world. Participants will also spend time visiting various art spaces and cultural institutions around Houston, gaining insight into the local arts climate in Houston.
The program will conclude with a final exhibition and celebration of the work produced for friends, family, and instructors.
ALH Summer Intensive Mural Projects
Since 2019, each Summer Intensive cohort has collaborated with a local muralist to design and paint a mural in Houston's highly visible public space. Each cohort focuses on a theme that is relevant to their class and spends time in research and development before executing their design.
2025 Program Dates
June 9, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Program sessions take place Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
Holidays: June 19, July 4
Exhibition Opening Reception August 1
This program is limited to 16 students. Participants must be able to commit for the full duration of the program.
Questions
If you have an additional questions contact: community@artleaguehouston.org