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AK Teens

AK Teens is a dynamic group of programs for teens from across Western New York and Southern Ontario designed to mentor young adults seeking to pursue careers in creativity and the arts. It includes the Future Curators Program and Building a Portfolio Art Classes.

Future Curators

In our annual Future Curators program, high school students in grades 11 and 12 work alongside staff members to plan, organize, and install an art exhibition.

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Building a Portfolio Art Classes

Students ages 15–17 who are becoming serious about the visual arts or are preparing for college applications are invited to sign up for this intensive, artist-led art class.

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Program Sponsors

AK Teens is presented by KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation. 

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