Youth Art Exchange (YAX) Summer Internship
Summer internship assisting teaching artists, supporting classes, and working with media like painting, collage, sculpture; strong focus on arts education and community engagement.
Enrollment is simple! All public high school students in San Francisco are eligible to apply for our programs.
How to Apply
- Apply online via the provided application link
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