Summer Apprenticeship Program

The Summer Apprenticeship Program (SAP) at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art pairs New Haven high school students with professional artists for an immersive, three-week summer experience. During this collaborative program, students work closely to create a collective group project that is later showcased in a public exhibition at the Ely Center. Through creative collaboration, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities, the program fosters artistic growth, builds community, and empowers the next generation of artists.

2025 Summer Apprenticeship Program

Guided by internationally reknown Peruvian-American fiber artist Sarah Zappata, up to 15 New Haven high school students will design and execute a work of art that will be on view to the public at the end of the program. For three weeks, you and your fellow apprentices will meet weekday afternoons 1-4pm to work collaboratively with guidance by Zappata and assistants.

Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025 by 5:00pm

Each student will receive a stipend of $300 at the culminating reception for the hard work they put into the project.

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