Teens Register: Advanced Teen Track 2022-23

Advanced Teen Track Application

Cohort 2025-26

A two-year program, opening up for new applicants in Fall Term 2025, for talented teen artists to develop artistically and tap their full potential.

Advanced Teen Track will help develop art-making skills, network with professional artists, materials to create work, receive critique discussions, artist studio and gallery visits, field trips, public presentations, and exhibition opportunities. Advanced Track artists also receive a stipend to support their full participation.
Program Requirments

1. Enroll in one additional elective teen programs course.

2. Be self driven to commit to open Studio hours to work on projects.

3. Must be able to attend all 5 bi-weekly meetings at Hyde Park Art Center.

4. Use of Art supplies: the Art Center will provide each teen a budget for supplies. Supplies MUST be used for a project, and/or a piece that will be presented during Hyde Park Art Center's Summer Teen Programs Exhibition.
Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed two years of any Teen Programs at Hyde Park Art Center.

• Have completed at least one art course at their school, homeschool or after school.

• Have a strong interest in art, design, social practice, research, and/or entrepreneurship as a career path.
Application Process

• Fill out the application in full. Please be thoughtful with your responses.

• Teen candidates will be selected based off their applications. The ideal ATT candidate is driven, unique, curious, thoughtful, and creative. Your responses should be a strong reflection of you.

• Decisions will be made by September 5th, 2025.

For questions, please contact Teen Programs using the Teen Programs General Eamil (teenprograms@hydeparkart.org)
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name (optional)
Pronoun(s)
Email Address: (Advanced Teen Track candidates must have an active email address that they regularly check)*
example@example.com
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Guardian email:*
example@example.com
SophomoreJuniorSeniorOther
High School Name *
Who's your art teacher?
What's their email?
Teen PhotoAdvanced PhotoYouth Board of ArtistsDigital Illustration and Animation/Digital DesignTeen CeramicsMusic ProMiddle School PhotoOther
Questions

Please read the questions carefully and be sure to address each one in your answer.

The best responses are those that do not just answer questions with one word or even one sentence.

Try to expand on your answer by giving examples, elaborating on what you mean, or just helping us understand a little bit about your experiences, your ideas, and your unique perspective.
Why are you interested in this program? What do you hope to gain?*
Where do you find inspiration for your art? What are some topics you would like to explore in your work (This can be art/an artist, popular culture, real life experiences, social issues, etc.)*
How does being a teen from Chicago play, or inspire a role in your art work? Is being from Chicago important to you as an artist? *
Which classes or extracurricular activities have had the most impact on you and why?*
What are some of your future goals after high school? How do you hope to achieve them?*
Describe one or two ideas for projects you could explore this year, or how you would expand on your project from last year? What would you be most excited about being able to pursue this project? *
Please provide the name and contact information for one reference. This is someone we can call (if needed) to learn more about you.*
Upload 3 samples of artwork that you have created this past year. This could be in a JPG, PDF, MP3 or MOV format. *

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Program Schedule

Students selected for the program must be able to commit to the full program schedule.

FALL (Every Tuesday):
- September 30th
- October 7th
- October 14th
- October 21st
- October 28th
- November 4th
- November 11th
- November 18th
- November 25th
- December 2nd
WINTER (Every Tuesday):
- January 13th
- January 20th
- January 27th
- Febuary 3rd
- February 10th
- Febuary 17th
- February 24th
- March 3rd
- March 10th
- March 17th
SPRING (Every Tuesday):
- March 31st
- April 7th
- April 14th
- April 21st
- April 28th
- May 5th
- May 12th
- May 19th
- May 26th
- June 2nd
ATT ATTENDANCE POLICY:

- Attendance is a crucial aspect of ATT, therefore, it is mandatory.

- ATT participants are allowed up to two excused absences, as long as they are communicated at least 24 hours before meetings.

- The first unexcused absence will be met with a warning. After the second unexcused absence, you will lose your spot in ATT and forfeit your stipend.

-An excused absence is a communicated absence due to important school/work conflict, family emergency, sickness/health, or personal emergency.

-An unexcused absence is an absence that is not communicated, or does not qualify for an excused absence (hanging out with friends, a party or event, homework, etc.)

- You must communicate an absence at least 24 hours in advance, whether or not you believe it qualifies as an excused absence, we understand that every situation can be different.
I am able to commit to regular meetings throughout the 2024-25 academic year (Fall, Winter & Spring quarters)
If you have any conflicts with the program schedule, please list and explain:
e.x. sports teams, performance, study abroad, etc.
Art Center WebsiteHyde Park Art Center NewsletterHyde Park Art Center marketing/flyerMy parent signed me upFrom a friend/siblingTeacher/schoolOther
YES (I allow)NO (I do not allow)
White non-hispanicWhite/hispanicAfrican American/blackHispanic/Latin AmericanBlack-hispanicNative AmericanAsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderOtherPrefer not to say
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Questions

Program Schedule