Young Artists' Academy - Kimball Art Center

The Kimball Art Center is now accepting applications for the Young Artists’ Academy (YAA) Program for 2019-2020.

YAA is a program for students who are dedicated to the study and practice of the visual arts, creative thinking, and creative professions. The selected group of artists develop their ideas, philosophies, and skills through a variety of projects, workshops, lessons, and community events. Students enrich their portfolios and resumes, meet local artists, explore creative professions and demonstrate responsibility and reliability. Students participate in critiques that encourage them to learn about the many different viewpoints in art and creative thinking. The YAA is an organization for students who are responsible, mature and who work hard to advance their understanding of the visual arts and creative fields. The application process is competitive.

Important Program Information:

• All students 13 – 18 years of age are welcome to apply.

• The program runs 10 months, from August 2019 – May 2020.

• YAA applicants are selected on merit. Applications are reviewed by a jury made up of Kimball Art Center Board members and community members.

*Students who have been in YAA this past year must reapply each year, and are not given precedence*

• The cost of YAA is $500 – we are committed to making this program accessible financially to any teen selected based on artistic merit. Scholarships are available.

Important Program Dates:

• Submit YAA applications no later than Sunday, June 2, 2019. Notifications regarding acceptance into the program will be sent by June 24th, 2019.

• Students who are accepted must be prepared to participate in the Kimball Art Center’s annual Arts Festival August 2-4, 2019.

• YAA classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Kimball Art Center studios unless otherwise noted.

• The Young Artists’ Academy requires a minimum commitment of 10 hours each month for meetings, activities and projects. Students are expected to meet deadlines and to be present for all critiques and projects. Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service if accepted (many of which are completed as a group).

• The Young Artists’ Academy will be directed by Kimball Art Center’s Education Director Heather Stamenov with support from KAC staff, instructors, guest artists, professionals and more.

// Heather Stamenov holds a BA in Art Education, a BFA in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design, and an MFA in Painting from the University of Connecticut. She is a practicing visual artist who has exhibited her work in venues nationally and a passionate art educator living in Park City, UT//

Apply using the form below

Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, June 2, 2019. Notifications regarding acceptance into the program will be sent by by June 24th, 2019.

YAA Application 2019-2020

Student Full Name*
Student Date of Birth*
Date Format: 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
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 2019-2020 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*