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School Engagement in the Arts

  • 92NY’s Teen Producers paid initiative is a two-year career exploration and mentorship program that helps high school students acquire the tools they need to pursue careers in the creative industries, develop as artists and contribute to programming at 92NY.

  • About

    Teen Producers invites rising juniors from New York City public high schools to gain technical, curatorial, and leadership skills through a two-year paid internship at The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY).

    Program Components

    Internship Placement

    Teen Producers participate in a weekly paid internship, working directly with 92NY’s Center for Arts Learning & Leadership, as well as collaborating with departments across the organization. The internship enables teens to gain hands-on workforce experience, establish a professional network in the field, and use their individual and collective voice to influence program design at 92NY.

    Classes and Private Study

    Participating teens have the opportunity to develop their technique in their chosen art forms through yearlong classes and private study with faculty in 92NY’s School of the Arts, Music, and Dance. 92NY covers all costs associated with classes and private study.

    College- and Career-Readiness

    Teen Producers work one-on-one with a college advisor during the college identification and application process, helping them through the financial aid process, the Common Application, and their personal statements. Participating teens also explore career readiness best practices through supplementary workshops and opportunities.

    Attendance at Cultural Arts Events

    Teen Producers attend a range of performances and exhibitions at 92NY and other NYC-based arts organizations. 92NY covers all costs associated with attendance at events, including tickets and transportation.

    Culminating Production — Teen Arts Week

    Teen Producers will use their respective knowledge, strengths, and skill sets to help produce Teen Arts Week, NYC’s annual citywide celebration of the arts -- for teens, by teens -- including the Teen Arts Week Kickoff Event at 92NY.

  • Sofia Coppola and students
    92NY Teen Producers meeting with Sofia Coppola
    Teen Producer, Sergio, speaking with The Romeros backstage
    92NY Teen Producer, Sergio, interviews The Romeros backstage

How to Apply

Eligible students must be:

  • Rising Juniors enrolled in a New York City public high school
  • Available to participate in a weekly, afterschool 3-hour internship placement at 92NY during your junior and senior years of high school
  • And have the written consent of a parent or guardian to participate

Applications for this cycle are now closed. If you have questions, please contact us.

Application Deadline: July 5, 2024

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Video Gallery

  • Poetry Center's Ricardo Maldonado and Teen Producer Susan Dominguez on Univision's Edicion Digital

    Poetry Center’s Ricardo Maldonado and Teen Producer Susan Dominguez on Univision’s Edición Digital

2023/24 - 2024/25 Teen Producers

Camila Gomez

Camila Gomez

Camila Gomez attends High School for Environmental Studies. She has a deep passion for dance …

Chloe Zhou

Chloe Zhou

Chloe Zhou attends Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts …

Claire Cowing

Claire Cowing

Claire Cowing attends the Clinton School. They have always used their creativity as a form of self-expression …

Gabrielle Cameron

Gabrielle Cameron

Gabrielle Cameron attends School of The Future. She has a persistent, determined passion for dance and the arts …

Janiya Young

Janiya Young

Janiya Young attends Central Park East High School. She has a strong passion for dance that started at a young age …

Jazlene Morales

Jazlene Morales

Jazlene Morales attends East Side Community High School. From a young age, she always had a deep love for art …

Julian Tabar

Julian Tabar

Julian Tabar attends the High School for Environmental Studies. Throughout his life, he has always had a strong passion for film …

Kaiden Mack-Bryant

Kaiden Mack-Bryant

Kaiden Mack-Bryant attends the Bronx High School of Science. Throughout his childhood he has had a strong passion …

Susana Miguel

Susana Miguel

Susana Miguel attends Central Park East High School. As the oldest child of immigrant parents who left their lovely home country …

Patrick Thomas Lynn

Patrick Thomas Lynn

Patrick Thomas Lynn attends Park East High School where he is a Co-founder of the photography club and Captain of the wrestling team …

Teen Producer Alumni

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