Helen Frankenthaler Foundation - Teen Programs Grant

Overview

Funder: Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

Award Amount: $150,000

Duration: Two years

Announcement Date: October 1, 2020

Programs Supported

• Teens Curate Teens (TCT) - allows students to curate and present art
• Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) - students study with professional critics and artists to explore NYC's cultural world

Purpose

Offer New York City high school students in under-resourced communities free after-school opportunities to enhance their critical thinking and expression skills through the arts.

Focus Areas

• Critical thinking development
• Expression and communication skills
• Arts criticism and analysis
• Access to NYC cultural institutions
• Equity and access in the arts

Target Population

• NYC high school students
• Under-resourced communities
• Students from diverse backgrounds

Program Features

• Small student-to-instructor ratio (15:1)
• Free after-school programming
• Professional artist and critic instruction
• Exploration of NYC's cultural landscape
• Development of college-readiness skills

About Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

Established and endowed by Helen Frankenthaler during her lifetime. Active since 2013. Mission: advance the artist's legacy and inspire new generation of practitioners through philanthropic, educational, and research initiatives.

Contact

ArtsConnection 45 West 34th Street, Suite 1210 New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212.302.7433 Website: artsconnection.org