Aspiring candidates should be UAE nationals or residents between 13 to 18 years old with a genuine interest in arts. Successful applicants will be expected to commit to participating in virtual meetings throughout the academic year and serving the Council until August 2021, with the option to have their service extended up to a maximum of three years. 

Community Engagement and Marketing Officer at The NYUAD Art Gallery Sebastian Grube commented: "The creation of the Teen Council is a great opportunity to check the pulse of the younger generation.  We believe that in order to advance the arts sector and ensure that we remain highly relevant and forward-thinking, we must give the nation’s inspiring teenagers a voice. Now more than ever, we see great potential for work in the digital space, as highlighted by the success of our recent exhibition not in, of, along, or relating to a line; thus, who better, to ensure that our work continues to be deeply meaningful to modern audiences, than this talented generation of digital natives.”

Candidates can be nominated or self-nominated by completing this form. Following an initial review of the applications, The NYUAD Art Gallery team will select and invite shortlisted nominees to attend virtual interviews before selecting six members to join the Council. The program is scheduled to start at the beginning of April.