Youth Insights Leaders

A paid, year-long program at the Whitney Museum of American Art for New York City high school students in grades 11 and 12 who have completed at least one semester of YI Artists or YI Arts Careers, or who graduated from YI Introductions. Leaders plan events for other teens, help with family and community programs, lead tours, and write for the museum's teen blog. The commitment is 3 to 10 hours per week.

Offered by Whitney Museum. Internship for high school students in Manhattan, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts, Museums, Leadership, Education

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Youth Insights Leaders

When is the Youth Insights Leaders deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Youth Insights Leaders free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Youth Insights Leaders?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Manhattan, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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