Teen Guide to Art, 2010

File — Box: 14, Folder: 30

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The Teen Programming sub series consists of records related to programming and opportunities organized by the Brooklyn Museum Education Department, which focused heavily on getting teens interested and engaged in the Museum space. The sub series is divided into multiple sub-series arranged chronologically, each reflecting different types of specific programming and administrative activities. There is an interesting overlap between exhibition programming and teen programming. Contents include: meeting minutes, lesson plans, correspondence, event files, trainings, and a publication created by teens about how to look at artwork in a museum called Teen Guide to Art.

Dates

2010

Creator

From the Collection: Brooklyn Museum (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

From the Series:

According to an FY 19 quarterly report written by Lindsay C. Harris "The Teen Programs department offers a range of engaging programs for teens - from paid internships to exciting free events - that support youth leadership, critical thinking, and creative expression. We're committed to representing marginalized voices within the arts, starting with young people, and to putting the experiences of youth of color and LGBTQ+, working-class, and immigrant youth at the center of our work. We aim to use our permanent collection, special exhibitions, and teen-led programming to promote social justice through a process of consciousness-building, dialogue, and action." (Box 112, Folder 19.)

While the Education department has always catered to teens and high schoolers, starting in 2000 with the foundation of the Museum Apprentice Program, the Brooklyn Museum actively sought to create educational activities and opportunities for teens. Through the Museum Apprentices Program (MAP), teens are able to be paid for part time teaching and tours. This program teaches teens leadership qualities, public speaking, and visual literacy. Once involved in MAP, teens also have the opportunity to serve on committees and plan events aimed at bringing teens to the Museum.