Youth Atelier
↵The Youth Atelier (YA) at Gage Academy of Art is a year-long/multi-year program designed to prepare young creatives for college and careers in the arts through immersive, advanced instruction. Focused on technical mastery, creative independence, and professional development, the program offers a transformative experience for youth ready to take their artistic practice to the next level.
YA provides meaningful opportunities for students who face barriers to access, ensuring that talent and passion, not circumstance, define their path forward.
Through studio practice, portfolio development, mentorship, critiques, exhibitions, and field trips, participants gain the skills, confidence, and direction needed to thrive in higher education and creative industries.
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Overview
Purpose
Prepare young artists for college and careers.
Goals
Advance skills, build portfolios, offer mentorship.
Outcomes
Youth gain proficiency, direction, and opportunity.
Key Activities
- Studio practice in multiple mediums
- Portfolio development
- One-on-one artist mentorship
- Critiques, exhibitions, and field trips
Schedule
Weekly: 3 hrs on Saturdays + 2 hrs on a weekday evening
10-week sessions, 3x/year
Students Served
13–15 students per cohort
Cost
Subsidized
Timeline
Launch Fall 2026
Interested?
Our Youth Atelier will start in the Fall of 2026. If you are interested in learning more, send an email to our Youth Program Managers Heather Ormsbee at ormsbee.h@gageacademy.org or Kathryn Jones at jonesk@gageacademy.org. Scholarships and Tuition Assistance is available.