Teen Arts Week | School Engagement in the Arts

Award Nomination Criteria:

Nominees must be NYC high school students who have made a demonstrated positive impact on their school, neighborhood, or NYC community through the arts.
Nominees should embody Teen Arts Week’s values of youth leadership, increasing access to the arts, and community building.
Nominees must reside in one of the five boroughs.
Nominees must be available to attend the awards ceremony and Teen Arts Week ramp-up event at The 92nd Street Y Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30 am.
Nominees must consent to the publication of their name, photo, and video.

How to Nominate:

All nominations must be submitted via this form by Friday, January 17.
Nominators should be sure to include detailed examples of nominee accomplishments and context for the nomination.
Self-nomination is accepted.
Multiple nominations are permitted.

Five teens, one from each borough, will receive the award and a monetary prize of $500. Final selections will be made on Thursday, February 6. Questions? Email or call 212.415.5576.

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Nominator first name*:

Nominator last name*:

Nominator phone number:

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Nominator email*:

Nominee first name*:

Nominee last name*:

Nominee email*:

Name of nominee’s high school*:

Address of nominee’s high school:

Is the nominee currently enrolled in a high school located in one of the five boroughs of NYC?*:

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No

Does the nominee currently reside in one of the five boroughs?*:

Yes
No

Are you nominating yourself for the award?*:

Yes
No

In what capacity do you know / have you worked with the nominee? (If you are nominating yourself for the award, please indicate SELF in the space provided)*:

Please submit a statement of endorsement of approximately 500 words, highlighting how the teen you are nominating uses their artistic abilities or their love of the arts to make a positive change in their community.*:

3000 character max (approx. 500 words)
3000 characters remaining

Optional – include a link that contains examples of the nominee’s work:

Questions about Teen Arts Week? Contact:

212.415.5748

Teen Arts Week Community Artist Award — Nomination Form

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