Applications for the 2026-2027 term of the Kemper Teen Arts Council are OPEN!

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The Teen Arts Council at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a teen-driven, youth leadership program for Kansas City metro area teens interested in contemporary art and community engagement. Through a competitive application process, selected teens will work alongside museum staff to develop, manage, and promote programs for Kemper Museum. In the past, Teen Arts Council members have co-organized art exhibitions, designed workshops with local artists, participated in exhibition-related projects, trained to lead tours, and learned about museum careers. We encourage all high school students in the area to apply!

To be eligible for the Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council, you must be in high school. If selected to be interviewed for a position on the Council, you must be able to do an interview during the month of August 2026. 

 FAQs

  • From September to November 2026 and January to May 2027, Teen Arts Council meetings will be held on alternate Thursday afternoons from 4:30-6:30 pm at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri! Teens must provide their own transportation to meetings and events.

  • The Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council is a free educational opportunity for creative high school students. Teens receive a stipend of $100/month for their participation and work!

  • To be eligible for the Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council, you must be in high school. If offered an interview, you must be able to do an interview in August of 2026.

  • The Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council is an opportunity for all creative high school students. If you have a passion for art and community, this might be the opportunity for you, regardless of what kind of art you are most interested in.