Calling all youth artists: applications are open for our Fall/Spring arts programs. Read more to see how you can build a portfolio, learn from teaching artists, and make your voice heard. Details and applications are available at cmoa.org/programs. . The Art Connection: Students in grades 5–9 use the museum as a classroom each Saturday and learn drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, culminating with a student exhibition in the museum. . Youth Artist Studio: Students in grades 10–12 meet weekly to work in the studio under the guidance of professional artists. . Youth Art Initiative: Teens shape new programs and events, work with museum staff on upcoming projects, and direct CMOA’s youth social media (cmoa_teens). Photos: Bryan Conley #ArtMuseum #TeenMuseum #YouthArt #PittsburghArt #TheArtConnection