Teen Art Council

The New Orleans Museum of Art is excited to announce the return of our Teen Art Council (TAC)!

The TAC is a group of creative high school students and teen leaders who, as young ambassadors for NOMA, share a passion for art and community engagement. Participants meet at the museum every week, gaining behind-the-scenes access to museum collections, exhibitions, and programming. Through TAC, students develop workplace and team-building skills, assist with planning the annual Teen Night, and explore career options through interactions with NOMA staff.

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Teen Art Council. This application is open to high school students in the New Orleans area.In-person interviews will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, and TAC’s regular, in-person meetings will begin on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Apply for the 2025-2026 Teen Art Council

Please send any questions to Jasmine Griffin, Associate Educator (Teen-Adult), at jgriffin@noma.org.

FAQ

What does TAC do? How do I know if it’s for me?

Are you interested in learning about art through a global collection spanning 5,000 years of history? Would you like to collaborate with contemporary artists and museum professionals from New Orleans and beyond? Are you passionate about designing programs and experiences for youth and teens in your community? As a TAC member, you’ll not only learn about art, you will also gain invaluable professional experience, get exposure to creative careers in museums and the arts, and develop as a creative thinker and leader.

When does the Teen Art Council meet?

TAC meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, January through May, plus additional days for field trips, workshops, and teen book club.

Who should apply?

Creative New Orleans–area high school students of all kinds! TAC is open to students from a variety of school settings including public, charter, private, and homeschool. We deeply value, celebrate, and support all ranges of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Teens who are interested in developing skills relating to community engagement, visual art, creative careers, and the art and museum fields are encouraged to apply.

Please note that NOMA’s Teen Art Council is a semester-long commitment. Members meet weekly on Wednesday evenings, January through May. TAC members can submit meetings and events for school-required volunteer hours.

How can I apply?

TAC recruits new members each summer/fall. We are now accepting applications for 2025-2026’s council. Click here to apply.

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