Do you know a high school student who is passionate about the arts? Applications are now open for Cohort 4 of Arts Ed NJ’s Youth Arts Ed Council. This is a paid leadership program for 21 New Jersey students in grades 9-12, running July 2026 through February 2027. Participants will build advocacy and leadership skills, engage with guest speakers from the arts and education fields, collaborate on projects and help shape the future of arts education in New Jersey schools.
Council members receive a $1,000 stipend. No prior experience is required. Apply by June 8. For questions, contact Monifa Kincaid, Arts Ed NJ program director at Monifa@artsednj.org.