Clone of Spring 26 Teens Register: YBA

Youth Board of Artists (YBA) Fall 2026
Youth Board of Artists was not only the first Teen Programs program, but is also the heart of Teen Programs at Hyde Park Art Center. While applying, keep in mind the core values of YBA:
- Community engagement
- Creative thinking
- Sharing YOUR voice
- Advocating for others
- Leaving the Art Center a better place than you left it!
Eligibility

+ Must currently be in high school. + Must have a passion for engaging in the arts and meeting new people. + Must be able to attend meetings according to the attendance policy (listed below).
Attendance Policy
- Attendance is crucial for participation, therefore YBA members are required to attend all sessions possible.
- Two unexcused absences will be accepted, with any further absences whether excused or unexcused resulting in a potential to loose your spot for this term or future terms (2026-27).
- After one unexcused absence, you will recieve a warning. On the second unexcused absence, you will be dropped from YBA.
- 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 will believe it qualifies as an excused absence, we understand that every situation can be different.
- YBA will meet on the following Thursdays:
  - Thursday, October 1st
  - Thursday, October 8th
  - Thursday, October 15th
  - Thursday, October 22nd
  - Thursday, October 29th
  - Thursday, November 5th
  - Thursday, November 12th
  - Thursday, November 19th
  - Thursday, December 3rd

Have you applied for Teen Programs at all this year?

Application Process

+ Read the field descriptions, then review the application. + Complete and submit your application. Any questions or concerns can be directed to teenprograms@hydeparkart.org. + Decisions will be made as soon as possible. Applications are selected, and acceptance is not first come first serve like to other other programs.
Personal Information

Below, please provide TEEN information. We greatly rely on this in order to communicate directly with teens. Please provide only TEEN's information below, parent information will be requested later.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Are you a returning Youth Board of Artists Member?
Email Address: (YBA members must have an active email address that they regularly check)
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
What's your birthday?

MonthDayYear
What grade are you in currently?
What high school do you go to?
Who's your art teacher?
What's your art teacher's email?
Have you participated in Teen Programs before?
How did you hear about YBA?

Other
Parent + Additional Information

Please fill this section with accurate information. This information is used as an emergency contact, as well as for program communication. This information should be different from teens information.
Photo Consent: I allow photographs of me or my artwork taken by Hyde Park Art Center to be published online or in print, for promotional purposes.
Parent or Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Guardian email:
What is your race/ethnicity? If you are uncomfortable answering said question, answer "Prefer not to say".
Why are you applying for YBA?
If you could interview anyone in the world, who would you choose and why?
Please give an example of an art project that you would like to see YBA do this upcoming year. Be as specific as possible.
What are some of your future goals during high school? How do you hope to accomplish them?
Tell us about your experience with art?

Application Questions

Below are a series of questions you must answer. Please answer these thoughtfully and honestly. The ideal YBA candidate is bold, unique, problem solving, creative, and driven. Your answers should highlight those values.
Name

First NameLast Name
Why are you applying for YBA?
If you could interview anyone in the world, who would you choose and why?
Please give an example of an art project that you would like to see YBA do this upcoming year. Be as specific as possible.
What are some of your future goals during high school? How do you hope to accomplish them?
Tell us about your experience with art?

Ready to submit?

Click submit, and your application will be completed!
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