***Application Deadline is EXTENDED to November 19th, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.***

Teen Freelancers are self-driven youth arts leaders! They gain college ready skills in writing, critical thinking, and leadership. Freelancers are the key contributors to ArtsConnection's teen blog, The Journal of Art and Reviews (The JAR), where they keep readers up-to-date on the latest and coolest arts events for teen audiences!

Visit The JAR at teens.artsconnection.org. For more information about the Freelancers Corps, please contact Keonna Hendrick, TRaC Program Manager, at hendrickk@artsconnection.org or 212-453-9485.

➢  Who is eligible to apply?
Freelancers Corps is open to any high school student (9th-12th grades) in NY or NJ who has completed AT LEAST one semester of TRaC and can commit to meeting the expectations of the program.

➢  When does Freelancers Corps happen?
The 2015-16 Freelancers Corps will take place from October 10th, 2015 through August 12th, 2016.

➢  What happens in the Freelancer Corps?
Throughout the program they:
+ Experience art and culture in NYC for FREE, while being able to express and share your opinions with a wider audience
+ Publish your writing in our online teen blog, The Journal of Art and Reviews (The JAR)
+ Attend monthly meetings, including  performances, workshops, and more!
+ Write and submit at least 1 review every month (total of six reviews) on arts events.

➢  Sounds awesome! What do I need to participate in Freelancers Corps?
Freelancers Corps is a FREE program. All you need is to be able to travel to and from events independently, internet access (at school or at home) to keep up with schedule updates, and your guardian's permission. It is important than you can make your own arrangements to travel to and from High 5 Tickets events. ArtsConnection does not provide transportation to arts events or pay for tickets not listed under High 5 Tickets.

➢  I have all of those things! I'm ready to apply. What happens next?
After you submit your completed application, you may be contacted to interview. You can expect to be notified about your application status by October 3, 2015. Freelancers begins October 10th. Can't wait to see you there!


The Freelancers Corps and Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) programs is made possible by the generosity of our funders:  NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Altman Foundation, The Robert Bowne Foundation, The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, The Pinkerton Foundation, Con Edison, The Capezio/Ballet Makers Dance Foundation, and Sony Corporation of America.