Guild Hall Announces Teen Arts Council

Guild Hall has announced the formation of The Guild Hall Teen Arts Council (GHTAC). The council will provide ten local teenagers ages 14 to 18 years the opportunity to work for pay at Guild Hall as content producers, curators, and programmers from March 7 through June 6.

The Guild Hall Teen Arts Council is modeled after the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council (WACTAC), which has been the prototype for Teen Arts Councils around the country. Through GHTAC, East End teens will work collaboratively with their peers and Guild Hall staff to create programming that is directly reflective of their generation while gaining important work experience. GHTAC projects may include creating programming such as play readings, fashion shows, battle of the bands competitions, and movie nights to appeal to teens. The council members also participate in Guild Hall events such as the Student Arts Festival, artXchange, and Guild Gatherings.

“We, as an institution, can benefit from the energy, insights, and points of view of our local teens,” said Andrea Grover, Guild Hall’s Executive Director. “Nurturing young people is nurturing our future, and it is mandatory if we want the arts to survive and thrive here on the East End.”

The GHTAC will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month between March 7 and June 6 at Guild Hall with Corey Jane Cardoso, Teen Arts Council Coordinator. TAC members are expected to attend all meetings, participate in programs generated by the group, and volunteer at one or more Guild Hall events, accounting for two hours a week with the possibility of additional hours based upon the projects generated. Applications for GHTAC membership for the Spring Session are available at GuildHall.org and can be submitted through January 31.