About Creative Futures Fellowship
Creative Futures Fellowship connects Bay Area public high school students with working artists, creative mentors, and opportunities to explore their artistic potential.
Through hands-on studio experiences, collaborative projects, and professional mentorship, students develop their creative voices, strengthen their artistic skills, and discover new possibilities for their futures in the arts.
What You’ll Experience
- Explore Your Creativity: Experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, and other artistic practices.
- Learn from Working Artists: Connect with professional artists, educators, curators, and creative professionals.
- Develop Your Artistic Voice: Discover the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that make your work unique.
- Build Real-World Skills: Learn how to prepare artwork for exhibition, document your creative process, and discuss your work.
- Find Your Creative Community: Collaborate with fellow teen artists, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.
- Exhibit Your Work: Share your artwork with the public in a professional exhibition at Root Division.
Choose Your Fellowship Experience
School Year Fellowship
November 2026 – June 2027
An immersive, nine-month studio fellowship for 15–25 teen artists.
Students meet twice monthly on Saturdays to develop a sustained body of artwork, learn from professional artists, and explore creative careers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and reception at Root Division.
Schedule: Select Saturdays, 10 AM–2 PM
Cost: Free
Additional support: Travel stipend provided for each day of attendance.
Application status: Rolling basis until Dec 2026
Summer Intensive
June 14 – July 21, 2027
A free, six-week summer arts experience for Bay Area public high school students.
Working alongside Teaching Artist Fellows and visiting artists, students explore a variety of materials and techniques while developing artwork inspired by their own experiences, interests, and creative perspectives.
Through studio projects, mentorship, and collaborative learning, participants build artistic confidence and discover new pathways into the arts. The program concludes with a public exhibition and reception.
Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 10 AM–2 PM, on scheduled program dates.
Cost: Free
Additional support: Travel stipend provided for each day of attendance.
Application deadline: April 2, 2027, at 11:59 PM Pacific
Applications are open.
Have questions?
Interested in Creative Futures Fellowship but need more information? Contact amelian at youtharts@rootdivision.org.