Arts + Tech

Creativity belongs here – and so do you.

Making space for teens to elevate their voices and build creative confidence through visual arts and technology engagement.

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Teen Arts + Tech

The Teen Arts + Tech Program is a nationally recognized, tuition-free afterschool experience where Grand Rapids Public Schools high school students use visual arts and digital media to:

Students participate in semester-long studios led by professional teaching artists. Each studio provides hands-on learning, collaboration, and portfolio-worthy projects — from ceramics and fashion design to music production and 3D animation.

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Daytime Studios

WMCAT’s Daytime Studios bring the power of creativity into classrooms across West Michigan. Designed for middle and high school groups, these experiences can take the form of:

Each experience is hands-on, standards-aligned, and customizable for your classroom goals.

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Summer Intensive

The Summer Intensive is a multi-day creative experience where students explore a variety of artistic studios and group activities. Intensives are project-based, led by both guest artists and WMCAT teaching artists, and designed to help students collaborate, experiment, and express themselves.

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Student Stories

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The Art Of Trying

High school senior Jamarius Cozzart is comfortable and confident walking the halls of University Preparatory Academy every day. He’s talkative, and everyone knows his name. ...
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Stitched with Ambition

Charlotte Moxon joined WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech Fashion Design studio her freshman year of high school — determined to create, even without prior experience ...
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Finding a Space for Creativity

Now more than ever, many young people are seeking spaces for connection and creativity. Amidst a demanding academic schedule and pressure to plan their future, ...
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