Welcome to the Youth Opportunities in
the Arts Board! You'll be surprised by how many things there are
to do as a young artist! To find what you're looking for, simply
scroll down. Local organizations are in alphabetical order on
the left. A description of the services offered is in the middle
and the most current call for artists will be in red on the right! For
national opportunities click here. Watch
how it grows. We'll be updating The Board every month. To
subscribe to our monthly e-mail list scroll all the way down. To
post an opportunity, email
info@urbanartworks.org
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826 Seattle
www.826seattle.org
8414 Greenwood Avenue North
P.O. Box 30764
Seattle, Washington 98113
(206) 725-2625
info@826seattle.org |
In a world that speaks to youth as mere consumers of images and not their makers, The Young Producers Project is dedicated to teaching young people the critical viewing skills it takes to be creators of their own identities. |
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911 MEDIA
www.911media.org
402 9th Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 682 6552
info@911media.org |
In a world that speaks to youth as mere consumers of images and not their makers, The Young Producers Project is dedicated to teaching young people the critical viewing skills it takes to be creators of their own identities. |
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Artist Trust
www.artisttrust.org
1835 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
info@artisttrust.org |
Artist Trust has a comprehensive website with show calls,
professional development, employment and studio spaces! |
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ArtsCorps
www.artscorps.org
5609 Rainier Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722 5440
info@artcorps.org |
Arts Corps is a non-profit youth development program, that partners with schools and community organizations to bring FREE arts classes to low-income youth. Sign up now! |
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ArtWorks
www.urbanartworks.org
923 South Bayview Street, Suite C
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 292.4142
info@urbanartworks.org |
At ArtWorks, our goal is to empower young people with professional opportunities in the arts. Since 1995, our programs have fostered a new sense of self-esteem, self-motivation and self-sufficiency for more than 2,000 youth through pre-employment training and subsidized employment. |
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Boys
and Girls Club of KC
www.positiveplace.org
603 Stewart #300
Seattle, WA 98101
(206)461-3890
info@positiveplace.org |
The
programs include painting, drawing, construction, beading,
collage and Digital Arts Suite. Some Clubs expand the art and
crafts programs and participate in the National Fine Arts
Contest.
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Coyote Junior High
www.coyotecentral.org
2719 E. Madison #201
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323 7276
info@coyotecentral.org |
Coyote opens up the city for junior high youth to discover their rich intellectual and creative talents through projects and problem solving with professionals in real-life settings. |
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Experience
Music Project
www.emplive.org
325 5th Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 770-2702
education@emplive.org
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Sound
Off!
is the Pacific Northwest's biggest battle of the bands for
musicians 21 and under. A launching pad for musical careers, Sound
Off! helped previous contestants ink recording contracts
with record labels. This year’s lineup is just as promising,
with nine talented bands from all around the Northwest. |
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Frye
Art Museum
www.fryemuseum.org
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-9250
yott-dayton@fryemuseum.org
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The
Frye offers youth art studio programs in the museum studio.
Programs cover a wide range of mediums and topics taught by
local artists and teachers. Programs oftentimes have
studio drop-ins and guest appearances by artists featured in the
Frye exhibitions. |
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Hugo House
www.hugohouse.org
1634 11th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322 7030
welcome@hugohouse.org |
Writing programs for youth 14-18, Stage Fright: a monthly open mic night for youth 14-24 and The Zine Archive & Publishing Project ("ZAPP"): including a 'zine library, also boasting how-to workshops! |
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Imagine
Children's Museum
www.imaginecm.org
1502 Wall Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 258-1006
Raniere@ImagineCM.org |
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Jack Straw Productions
www.jackstraw.org
4261 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105-6999
(206) 634 0919
jsp@jackstraw.org |
During their school programs conducted at Jack Straw Productions' studios and in local schools - students learn practical skills while exploring audio as a creative medium.
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King
County Elections
Courtney Caswell
ATTN: DAVE Project Call for Art
500 Fourth Avenue. Rm 533
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-9933
courtney.caswell@metrokc.gov |
King
County Elections seeks artwork for use in training and outreach
materials that illustrate the sacred importance of voting among
the disabled community. Art will be judged on themes that
promote independence, privacy, patriotism, voting, and
diversity. Starting this year, disabled and sight impaired
voters in King County will be able to cast a truly secret ballot
for the first time. |
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Kirkland Art Center
www.kirklandartscenter.org
620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033-5421
(425) 822-7161
info@kirklandartscenter.org |
Offers a list of art classes specifically for kids and youth: Cartooning, Fashion Design and Pottery are only a few. |
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Lambert
House
www.lamberthouse.org
1818 15th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
(206)322-2515
rob@lamberthouse.org |
Offers
computer skills classes and training, academic and employment
support, and an art and multimedia center. |
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Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center
www.cityofseattle.net
104 17th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 684 4757 |
Every season, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center has new classes, events and programs. Langston Hughes offers both performances and instruction, and the programming reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhoods, the Central District and the International District. |
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Lynwood
Arts Commission
Marianne Johnson
(425) 744-6459
mjohnson@ci.lynnwood.wa.us |
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The
Mockingbird Times
www.mockingbirdtimes.org
2100 24th Ave S, Suite 240
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 323-KIDS
information@mockingbirdtimes.org |
The
Mockingbird Times is a monthly newspaper designed and
produced by young people who have experience with the Washington
State foster care/group home system and/or homelessness. |
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Nature Consortium
www.naturec.org
4210 SW Oregon Street,
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 923 0853
info@naturec.org |
Free environmental art classes for youth (K-12) living in public housing communities throughout King County. Classes can also be brought to community events, schools, after-school & vacation programs for a fee. |
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Open Circle Theater
www.octheater.com
429 Boren Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109
(206) 382 4250
admin@octheater.com |
For the past seven years their Kids Project has been a way to bring theater and the arts to under-funded at risk inner-city youth in the Seattle area. This on-going project helps youth to experience theater from the inside and shows them that art has a place in their lives. |
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Pacific Northwest Blues in the Schools
www.bluesintheschools.org
3941 Federal Way,
Seattle, WA 98003
(253) 945 7441
ccooke5@comcast.net |
Pacific Northwest Blues in the Schools seeks to provide a positive alternative activity for the youth of the Northwest, with many of their programs conducted during "prime risk," after-school hours for schools and other community organizations. |
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Power
of Hope
www.powerofhope.org
509 Tenth Ave East
Seattle, WA 98102
(206)324-6342
poh@powerofhope.org |
The
Power of Hope unleashes the positive potential of youth through
arts-centered intergenerational and multicultural learning
programs that value self-awareness, leadership, community and
social change. |
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Pratt Fine Arts Center
www.pratt.org
1902 South Main Street
Seattle, WA 98144-2206
(206) 328 2200
info@pratt.org |
Offers classes in a variety of media as well as youth specific resources. |
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Reel Grrls
www.reelgrrls.org
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684 7345
malory@reelgrrls.org |
An after-school technology and training media program that empowers girls to express themselves through modern technology. |
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Seattle Academy of Fine Art
www.seattlefineart.org
St. Nicholas Building
1501 Tenth Avenue E. #101
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 526-ARTS
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Seattle Academy of Fine Art Youth Programs are dedicated to
providing traditional and innovative visual arts education for
all youth. We believe early training in the arts enhances an
individual's aptitude to learn and transforms their capacity for
creativity and compassion, while building cultural and community
awareness. |
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Seattle Children's Theatre
www.sct.org
201 Thomas St.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443 0807
sctpr@sct.org |
Provides acting classes and workshops for youth as well as scholarships and work study. |
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Seattle
Parks and Recreation
www.seattle.gov/parks
8061 Densmore Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 684-9270
christine.lesh@seattle.gov |
The
Parks' Signature Teen Programs include Late Night Days, A Night
Out, Hip Hop Hope, City wide Teen Advisory Council and Media
Marketing Internships! |
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Seattle Theatre Group
www.theparamount.com
911 Pine Street,
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467 5510
info@theparamount.com |
Seattle Theatre Group's YOUNG ARTIST TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE promotes artistic exchange and dialogue and encourages young artists to explore, create and reach their full potential. They produce Moore @ the Music. |
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SouthEast Effective Development (SEED)
www.seedseattle.org
5117 Rainier Avenue South,
Seattle WA 98118
(206) 723 7333
erichardson@seedseattle.org |
Through the youth theater and public art workshop, SEED partners with schools and community organizations to involve youth and their families in creating public and performance art for this community. |
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The Pongo Teen Writing Project
www.pongopublishing.org
PMB 155
2701 California Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98116
info@pongopublishing.org |
The Pongo Publishing Teen Writing Project is a volunteer, nonprofit effort with Seattle teens who are in jail, on the streets, or in other ways leading difficult lives. They help these young people express themselves through poetry and other forms of writing. |
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The Power of Hope
www.powerofhope.org
1337 Lincoln Street, #2
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 671 7390
poh@powerofhope.org |
The Power of Hope programs are for youth and young adults who want to take an active role in creating a positive future, develop their leadership skills, build stronger communities and have a great time in the process! |
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The Vera Project
www.theveraproject.org
1122 E. Pike Street #849
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 956 8372
vanessag@theveraproject.org |
A music venue run by and for youth. With weekly all ages shows and other opportunities. |
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Youth In Focus
www.youthinfocus.org
2100 24th Ave. S. Suite 310
Seattle, Washington 98144
(206) 723 1479
yif@youthinfocus.org |
Offers photography classes to those under 19 with scholarships available for up to $1000. Deadlines: 8/22, 11/7, 3/1,5/15. |
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Young Shakespeare Workshop
www.youngshakespeare.org
6523 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
(206) 284 7580
info@youngshakespeare.org |
The Young Shakespeare Workshop, a non-profit organization, provides a two-tiered tuition-free summer program for young people. Students begin work with sonnets, progressing to speeches and scenes during their first year, to work on an entire play as a returning student. |
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