Youth Insights (YI) — ELL priority & paid leadership (select tracks)

Best for: NYC students who want an art community and a program that builds both creative practice and leadership. Day to day: Youth Insights connects students to artists and museum educators through after-school and summer tracks, plus drop-in teen programs, and students can apply for different roles depending on interest. Common pitfalls: Application deadlines can come early and the weekly time commitment is real, so students should apply for the track that matches their schedule and preferred role (creative making versus leadership and facilitation). Verify details on the official page.