Invest in the future of art, and the artists who will shape it
Imagine being a teenager navigating identity, stress, and uncertainty in a world that often overlooks you. Now imagine finding a space where your voice matters and your creativity is celebrated.
↵At Gage Academy of Art, we create that space.
Our youth programs are designed for teens, especially BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, who face systemic barriers and the lingering effects of the pandemic. Through art, they find healing, confidence, and community. They don’t just learn to draw or paint—they learn to lead, to express, and to believe in themselves.
Your gift makes this possible.
By donating or sponsoring, you’re not just funding art supplies or studio time. You’re investing in equity, opportunity, and the next generation of artists and changemakers.
We are seeking financial support for three core programs:
Teen Studio Art
Free drop-in art spaces that foster creativity and connection.
Youth Art Advsory Board
A leadership platform for teens to shape programs and advocate for their peers.
Youth Atelier
An advanced, immersive program preparing youth for college and careers in the arts.
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Overview
Program
Teen Art Studio
Youth Advisory Board
Youth Atelier
Key Activities
Art workshops & classes
- Mentorship with professional artists
- Exhibitions & showcases
- Life skills development
- Leadership training
- Advisory meetings
- Youth-led projects
- Advocacy & mentorship
- Studio practice in multiple mediums
- Portfolio development
- One-on-one artist mentorship
- Critiques, exhibitions, and field trips
Schedule
Fridays, 6–9 PM at 3 locations
Monthly board meetings + quarterly open sessions
Weekly: 3 hrs. on Saturdays + 2 hrs. on a weekday evening
10-week sessions, 3x/year
Students Served
1,500 total
(500 per location)
8–15 youth leaders
13–15 students per cohort
Cost
Free
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Subsidized
Timeline
Ongoing
Launch Fall 2025
Launch Fall 2026
Ways to support
These programs are the heart of our commitment to sustaining young artists on their journey toward lifelong creative practice. Your donation or sponsorship directly supports access, equity, and opportunity for the next generation of artists.
Teen Art Studios (TAS)
Opportunity
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- Sustained Support
- Fully fund all three locations of TAS
$100,000
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Food per location: $1, 500
Art supplies per location: $3,000
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$1,000- $50,000
Youth Advisory Board (YAAB)
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$45,000
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Adult Mentor
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Support a teen artist serving as a peer mentor or ambassador for the program
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Support an adult teaching artist to mentor the board
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Provide funding for student field trips that enhance learning and expand engagement with the arts communities
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Help start and sustain YAAB
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$1000- $50,000
Youth Atelier (YA)
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Fully fund the Youth Atelier
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$2,500
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Questions or concerns?
Please reach out to Sudeshna Dixit, Director of Advancement, at dixit.s@gageacademy.org