Sarasota Art Museum Teen Arts Council
Sarasota Art Museum is committed to cultivating the next generation of fine art enthusiasts and professionals. Through its Teen Arts Council (SAM TAC), each year SAM selects a dedicated group of local high school students who demonstrate a shared interest in visual art and community engagement. This paid, year-long commitment offers Teen Arts Council Members valuable opportunities to learn about the museum field, develop workplace and team-building skills, and learn about a range of art industry paths. By participating in this competitive program, teens cultivate an appreciation for the visual arts to last a lifetime.
Support for the SAM Teen Arts Council is generously provided by the Kutya Major Foundation.
Sarasota Art Museum is committed to cultivating the next generation of fine art enthusiasts and professionals. Through its Teen Arts Council (SAM TAC), each year SAM selects a dedicated group of local high school students who demonstrate a shared interest in visual art and community engagement. This paid, year-long commitment offers Teen Arts Council Members valuable opportunities to learn about the museum field, develop workplace and team-building skills, and learn about a range of art industry paths. By participating in this competitive program, teens cultivate an appreciation for the visual arts to last a lifetime.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Interviews will be held in April 2026.
Support for the SAM Teen Arts Council is generously provided by the Kutya Major Foundation.
Who can apply?
Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. If accepted, applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. If accepted, applicants must be enrolled full-time in high school for the 2026-2027 academic year.
What are the requirements?
Teen Arts Council members must have an interest in art, learning about the workings of an art museum, and serving as ambassadors for Sarasota Art Museum. Qualified applicants must enjoy engaging with Museum visitors of all ages. Teen Arts Council members are expected to utilize their peer network, take initiative, and display professionalism and responsibility.
Teen Arts Council members must have an interest in art, learning about the workings of an art museum, and serving as ambassadors for Sarasota Art Museum. Qualified applicants must enjoy engaging with Museum visitors of all ages. Teen Arts Council members are expected to utilize their peer network, take initiative, and display professionalism and responsibility.
What is the schedule?
SAM TAC Membership is a one-year commitment and includes a six-week summer intensive, one two-hour meeting per month during the school year, and one six-hour shift on the second Sunday of each month during the school year.
- Summer Intensive: The 2026 summer intensive will take place June 8-July 24. No session will take place during the week of June 29-July 3, 2026.
- School-Year Meetings: Regular two-hour meetings take place once each month on a weekday after school.
- Second Sundays: Free Second Sundays at SAM take place on the second Sunday of each month. SAM TAC participants are expected to work this monthly program from 10 am-4 pm.
Questions about the program or your application?
Contact Dr. Brooks Tracey, SAM TAC Lead Instructor, at btracey@c.ringling.edu with any questions regarding the SAM TAC program or application process.