Since 1995, CAM’s New Art in the Neighborhood (NAN) program has sought to nourish the diverse and creative minds of our city’s talented young artists. On Saturday afternoons during the twelve-week residency in the Fall and Winter/Spring, up to 15 teens, selected through a competitive application process, receive pre-professional-level art instruction from Resident Teaching Artists, museum staff, and visiting artists.

NAN combines project-based learning with open studio exploration by introducing new art practices while also responding to their processes and curiosities. This fosters an experimental and supportive environment for artists from varying skill levels or backgrounds.

The majority of the projects are developed and guided by the Resident Teaching Artist, but NAN artists also have open studio time, visiting artist workshops and critique sessions to develop their personal portfolios. This free and nationally-acclaimed program offers exposure to concepts and materials used in contemporary art practices.