YAA Application - Kimball Art Center

YAA Rules and Requirements:

• Available for students 13–18 years of age.
• Applications are due July 1 . Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early August. This is a juror-selected process.
• YAA is a 10-month program from September – May.
• Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6–8:30pm at Kimball Art Center unless otherwise noted.
• A minimum commitment of 10 hours each month for meetings, activities, and projects is expected. Students must be present for all critiques and projects.
• Program cost is a total of $500. Scholarships are available.

YAA Application 2023-2024

Student Full Name*
Student Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Student Phone*
Student Email*
School Name*
Parent/Guardian Full Name*
Parent/Guardian Phone*
Parent/Guardian Email*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Name of Reference
Reference Contact Information

Students will need a reference from a mentor or teacher. References can be emailed to education@kimballartcenter.org *parents cannot be a reference.
Upload 2 original pieces of artwork created in the last year. (Artist Last Name_First Name Initial_Title-of-artwork)*
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.
We recommend choosing images that best represent you current abilities as an artist, your style and your interests.
Tell us about one of these images. (Include the title).*
What materials did you use? What inspired you to create this piece? What challenges did you face when creating the work? What would you do differently or further if you had a chance?
What artist(s) inspire your artwork and why? What is your favorite medium to work with?*
How does visual art impact your life and the lives of those around you? Please give an example of how art has made difference.*
What do you hope to get out of this program? What are your interest in participating in the Young Artist Academy?*
There is $500 supply fee per student for the 2021-2022 year*
- I am interested in scholarship funds to cover the cost of the program.
- I am interested in scholarship funds to cover part of the cost of the program.
- I/Parent/Guardian can cover the cost of the program.
How did you hear about YAA*