Current Opportunities

We're always on the lookout for teens to participate in our projects and programs. Let us know if you or someone you know would be a good fit! Please note that unless otherwise stated, all opportunities are for teens (ages 13-19) of color only. ​Programs are completely free to participate in.
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Summer 2024 Mentorship
This program allows teen artists of color to hone their artwork under the guidance of professional mentors. Teens will be put into either a visual arts, writing, or performing arts cohort, and each group will be paired with a professional mentor of color to build their artistic skills. Teens will also have the opportunity to hear from BIPOC industry experts and participate in skill-building workshops. ​
The program meets for five sessions on Tuesdays (July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th; August 6th) from 10 AM to 1 PM PST and two sessions on Thursdays (July 18th, August 1st) from 10 to 11:30 AM PST. Depending on applicant interest, meetings will take place online or in person in Seattle, WA (if meetings take place in person, transportation stipends will be provided). M-TAC teens have the opportunity to earn up to $250 for their participation throughout the program.
If you think the M-TAC program is for you, apply here! Deadline: 11:59 PM PST, May 17th.
Featured Teen Artist of Color
​Through this project, teens of color can have their artistic journey and artwork featured on our web-series, social media, and/or blog. Interviewees (as well as any associated arts organizations) may receive publicity on our YouTube, blog, and social media channels. Deadline: ongoing.
If you're interested in being featured or would like to nominate a teen, click here.
UHeights x The Colorization Collective
We are collaborating with the UHeights Artist Collective to showcase teen artwork in their Seattle building. If you're an artist looking to exhibit or sell your work, this is a great opportunity!  With over 200,000+ visits each year, the UHeights gallery is an excellent place to gain visibility. To learn more, email us here. Deadline: ongoing.

Past Projects

Winter Mentorship Program
2022: We connected 12 teens with 2 Seattle artists (Serena Chopra and AnthonyArlene!) during our first six-month mentorship program. Our participants came from California, Illinois, Ohio, Washington, Canada, Jamaica, and India. You can find the teens' work here.
Summer Mentorship Program
2023: We connected 32 teens with 6 professional BIPOC artists (Isip Xin, Perri Rhoden, Ric'kisha Taylor, Lila Thomas, UJ Mangune, and Lila Bonow) over the course of five weeks. Our participants came from California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, England, India, and Pakistan. A gallery of the teens' work is coming soon!
2022: We connected 18 teens with 4 professional BIPOC artists (Isip Xin, Tatiana Garmendia, Ettie Wahl, and Naa Akua) over the course of five weeks. Our participants came from Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, Washington, Israel, Pakistan, and United Arab Emirates. A gallery of the teens' work is coming soon! 
2021: We connected 10 teens with 2 Seattle artists (UJ Mangune and Perri Rhoden) over the course of a five-week mentorship program. Our participants came from California, New York, Washington, and Saudi Arabia. You can find the teens' work here.
2020: During our inaugural mentorship program, we connected 13 teens with 3 Seattle artists (UJ Mangune, Tatiana Garmendia, and Perri Rhoden). Teens joined us from California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington. You can find the teens' work here. This program was supported, in part, through a grant by Seattle's 4Culture.​​
Zine
2022: We created a zine featuring work from mentees in our winter and summer writing cohorts. You can view a digital copy of the zine here.
2021: Our Washington chapter created a 24-page zine featuring artwork by teen artists of color. You can view a digital copy of the zine here and buy a physical copy here.
Lunch & Learn: Accessibility and Race
In partnership with Seattle Arts and Culture for Antiracism, The Collective produced a Lunch & Learn panel on the intersection of accessibility and race in the arts and culture sector. We had 25+ people, including members of Seattle nonprofit and city organizations, attend. Watch the full event recording here.
Virtual Concerts
2022: We produced a Valentine's Day concert in collaboration with Diversimento, an organization that promotes diversity in music, and featured 15+ artists. You can view the final concert here. 
2020: We worked together with Our Voice, a club that hosts in-person concerts at senior homes, as well as Hear Your Song Hunter and Diversimento to bring four virtual concerts to the elderly over the summer of 2020. Our concerts were sent to 30+ senior homes and featured 25+ artists.
Last Real Indians x The Colorization Collective
We worked with the Native and Indigenous news site, Last Real Indians, to produce a three-part series about climate change’s effects on BIPOC communities. Read the teen-written articles here. ​