2026–2027 Teen Residency

The Oolite Arts Teen Residency is a mentorship‑based program for high‑school students aged 16–18 who are currently enrolled in Miami‑Dade County schools. The program runs from October 2026 to April 2027, culminating in a public exhibition in May 2027 and a paid internship in July 2027. Residents receive one‑on‑one mentorship from professional artists, access to studio and fabrication facilities, digital lab time, workshops, critiques, studio visits, and networking opportunities. The residency is fully funded by Oolite Arts, with no application fee. Applicants must submit proof of age, 5–10 artwork samples, a short artist statement, a statement of intent, high‑school details, guardian contact, and a professional reference. The program is open to Miami‑Dade County residents only and requires availability for sessions at the Little Haiti Cultural Center and Oolite Arts facilities. A cohort of 5–7 residents is selected each year.

Mentorship, studio access, fabrication facilities, digital lab, workshops, critiques, networking, paid internship

High‑school students aged 16–18, currently enrolled in high school, residents of Miami‑Dade County, must be available for program sessions at Little Haiti Cultural Center and Oolite Arts