The Contemporary Austin Teen Council is a leadership arts program offering paid positions for twelve high school students (ages 15-18). Meetings weekly from September to May, this group of teens wills serve as an advisory council for The Contemporary Austin and as ambassadors for teens within the museum and community. Projects may include writing and designing creative resources, working with local and visiting artists, giving tours of art on view, and planning museum events. This is a chance to meet artists and fellow teens passionate about the arts, explore contemporary culture, and learn about what's happening in the Austin art community. Become an important asset to the inner workings of a museum!
As a Teen Council member you will...
-meet motivated and passionate teens from around Austin.-receive an hourly wage for your valuable contributions.-make your voice heard on our teen Tumblr through art reviews, funny quotes, and more.-implement creative teen events of your design.-explore ideas and topics through a lens of contemporary art and culture, lead tours.-meet and work with local artists through projects and workshops.-gain in-depth information about how a museum works and creative careers.
SCHEDULE
Laguna Gloria*
Wednesdays / 5:30-7:30P**
September-May
*Select meetings will take place at the Jones Center and Saturdays
**Excludes school holidays
Please have a teacher or other adult not related to you-but who knows you well-fill out the recommendation form to recommend you for Teen Council.
A link to this form can be found HERE.
A downloadable form can be found HERE.
This form should be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
I authorize The Contemporary Austin staff, volunteers, or mentors to secure medical care at a local medical facility for my son/daughter while he/she is participating in the museum's programs. This authorization is required in order to provide emergency care to a student participating in The Contemporary Austin's programs.
I, the undersigned parent/legal guardian authorize said child's full participation in The Contemporary Austin's Teen Council including meetings and related program activities. To fully participate, my child has permission to attend weekly meetings. My child may travel to field trip locations in Austin, including artist' studios, art galleries, museums, and other arts institutions. My child has permission to travel on Capital Metro buses and to travel by a privately-owned vehicle driven by an employee of The Contemporary Austin, or gratuitously by third party individuals. As part of the art activities completed by the participants, my child's artwork may be reproduced and published in student-designed materials, including a magazine, posters, t-shirts, and postcards. My child's artwork may also be published on a web page. While participating, my child may be photographed and have his/her photograph included in publications and promotional materials produced by The Contemporary Austin and/or education program underwriters. My child's comments may be included in The Contemporary Austin's publications and promotional materials.
It is my understanding that participation in The Contemporary Austin Teen Council is not without some inherent risk of injury. As such, in consideration of my child's participation, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Contemporary Austin, its officers, servants, agents, volunteers, mentors, or employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, action, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by my child, whether caused by the negligence of the releases, or otherwise while participating in such activity, or while in, or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted.
Please fill out the following information necessary for all employment applications at The Contemporary Austin.
I certify that the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and statements are true and correct without omissions of any kind. I agree that The Contemporary Austin shall not be liable in any respect if my employment is terminated because of falsity of statements, answers or omissions made by me in this applications. I also authorize the companies, schools or persons named above to give any information regarding my employment, character and qualifications. I hereby release said companies, schools or persons from all liability for issuing this information.
In consideration of my employment, I agree to confirm to the rules and regulations of The Contemporary Austin. I understand and agree that my employment and compensation may be terminated with or without notice, and with or without cause at any time, at the option of either The Contemporary Austin or myself unless otherwise provided by express contract. I understand and agree that the terms and conditions of my employment may be changed, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time by The Contemporary Austin. I also understand and agree that as a condition of employment, I must be able to perform the essential functions of any position I hold. I understand any offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory references.
The Contemporary Austin is committed to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. One way The Contemporary Ausitn supports this policy is by providing a tobacco-free work environment. As you consider employment with The Contemporary Austin, you should understand and be prepared to abide by our policies on tobacco and drug use.