Youth Mentorship in the Arts
Catalog organization: New Urban Arts
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What Is Youth Mentorship in the Arts?
Youth Mentorship in the Arts is New Urban Arts' free school-year after-school program for high-school students in Providence. From roughly October through May, about 20 Artist Mentors collaborate with small groups of students on youth-directed work in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, graphic design, fashion, sewing, music, filmmaking, writing and other media. The storefront operates as a flexible drop-in studio: students decide when and how to participate rather than following a competitive cohort schedule.
All youth programming is free. The studio provides snacks, bus passes, tutoring and homework help. Seniors in the mentorship program can receive college, financial-aid and career support through A Life After School. Separate four-week summer art internships offer a $400 completion stipend; that payment should not be described as compensation for ordinary school-year Youth Mentorship participation. Student enrollment remains available and becomes complete after a parent or guardian submits the permission form.
Youth Mentorship in the Arts Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Rolling applications |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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