Application Deadline: August 35, 2026

Eligible: all upper school students

About the Opportunity:

CMA//Next is a cohort of arts-interested youth who go behind-the-scenes to learn about museums, explore contemporary art, and co-create programs that engage young audiences. Selected teens will engage with big ideas through art, learn about museums and public engagement, build professional skills, and connect with arts-interested peers. Together with museum staff, teens will co-create programming for young audiences to engage with current exhibitions, such as Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began.

CMA//Next meets on select Saturdays from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00–9:00 PM from September 26, 2026–May 30, 2027, at CMA’s Short North location, CMA at The Pizzuti, and CMA’s Broad Street location.

Teens receive a $1,250 stipend, paid in two installments.

The application period for this session is open until August 15, 2026. Must be between the ages of 14 and 19 and eligible to work. 

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