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Totally Cool Totally Art (TCTA) has been cultivating creative teens since 1996. TCTA is unique in that the classes are completely free to Austin's youth teen community. Teens will learn various techniques by working directly alongside professional artists. The program reinforces positive choices by offering art appreciation in a mentoring environment. TCTA is built to help give teens new experiences, build respect and trust, keep them out of trouble during high-risk after school hours and improve their skills in creative expression, communication, teamwork and arts appreciation.

Paid Theatre Company. $20.80/Hr, Ages 16-19

Totally Cool Totally Art is recruiting 12 teen theatre makers for the Summer, tasked with devising an original play that will tour to young audience's at Austin's parks and recreation centers.

Position runs from July 8 to August 2, 2024. Rehearsals will be at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center, Monday - Thursday, 1-4pm.

Click here for flyer (PDF)

Theatre and FIlm Camp

Theatre Camp

Teens will spend two theatre packed weeks building a production, culminating in a debut performance of their original work. Camp runs June 24 - July 2, 2024.

Film Camp

This camp gives teens the opportunity to work alongside professional filmmakers on every level on a films production. Camp runs June 10 - June 20, 2024.

Both camps are Monday - Thursday, 1-4pm. Located at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center.

To sign up email tcta@austintexas.gov or call (512) 978-2477. Admittance is first come first serve.

Click here for theatre camp flyer (pdf)
Click here for film camp flyer (pdf)