A program especially for teens interested in art and social change.

What part of your community would you like to improve on or see change? How can art and public spaces like museums support you in your efforts? Develop your voice and skills to make creative social change this summer at MOCA’s teen program, "Here, Our Voices." Weekly art experiences will begin in the galleries at MOCA, exploring the art and artists on view. This will include discussions, writing, and hands-on creating. Then, we will go outside of the museum to explore art venues and studios around Cleveland. Finally, the teen cohort will create a public program designed by and for teens.

This program is designed for teens entering 11th or 12th grade this fall who have an interest in art, design, writing, and culture. You do not need to be a visual artist to participate in this program. The program will take place at MOCA Cleveland (11400 Euclid Avenue) and at offsite area arts venues. Transportation will be provided to all offsite venues, and participants may request transportation support for the MOCA meetings as well. Applications are open now through Friday June 16, 2017. Invitations for participation will be sent by June 21, 2017. The first meeting will be Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Teens may complete the application online, submit their answers by email to Nicole Ledinek at nledinek@mocacleveland.org or mail answers to Nicole Ledinek c/o MOCA Cleveland 11400 Euclid Avenue Cleveland OH 44106

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* 1. ESSAY QUESTION (1 page) What issue, challenge, or problem in your community matters most to you? What is one idea that you have to improve this condition? What can you do as a teen to help?

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* 2. I AM ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE SUNDAY, 11AM-2PM SCHEDULE

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* 3. I AM ABLE TO COMMIT TO SOME FRIDAY EVENING PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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* 4. NAME (first + last name)

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* 5. SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES

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* 6. SCHOOL

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* 7. GRADE (2017-2018)

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* 8. HOME PHONE

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* 9. MOBILE PHONE

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* 10. EMAIL

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* 11. PARENT OR GUARDIAN (first + last name)

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* 12. PARENT OR GUARDIAN PHONE NUMBER

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* 13. PARENT OR GUARDIAN EMAIL

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* 14. REFERENCE NAME (adult who knows you well)

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* 15. REFERENCE PHONE

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* 16. REFERENCE EMAIL

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