Dia Teens is an intensive program that elevates the voices, ideas, and contributions of youth at Dia, while emphasizing collective agency, critical thinking, and choice. In collaboration with an artist ally, this program invites flexible thinkers to make ambitious ideas actionable.

Dia Beacon

Dia Teens is currently accepting applications for its 2022–23 program, which begins in November. Preference is given to Hudson Valley residents who can participate in the program for at least one full year (school year 2022–23 and summer 2023). Please review the program description and eligibility requirements and submit your application online or by email no later than Wednesday, October 19, 2022. For more information, email learning@diaart.org.

Dia Art Foundation requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all Dia Teens applicants at or prior to the group interview, unless an exemption is approved.

Dia Chelsea

Dia Teens is currently accepting applications for its summer 2022 program, which begins in July in Chelsea. Please review the program description here. For more information and to receive an application, email chelseaprogram@diaart.org.

Learning and Engagement at Dia is made possible by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Fund for Education. Additional support provided by Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg; Concordia Foundation; Kiki and Zach McMillan; the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.