Apply for “The View from Here”

“The View from Here” (TVFH) is a photography program for rising eleventh and twelfth graders and first-year students at public universities or community colleges in the greater New Haven area. The program invites young people to engage deeply with visual art by exploring the history, materials, and practice of photography. Students learn the fundamentals of composing and capturing images using only smartphones or personal digital devices.

The Yale Center for British Art’s collection is the entry point for students to connect with photography in meaningful ways. Studying original historic and contemporary works of art allows students to discuss artistic choices and opens new perspectives and ideas. Through close collaboration with museum educators, Yale faculty, photographers, and other museum staff, students will consider the role of images in both museums and their own lives.

The program culminates in an exhibition showcasing the participants’ original work at Yale Schwarzman Center.

Program dates: September 25, 2025 – January 29, 2026
Apply to the 2025–26 cycle below by Monday, September 8, 2025.

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What most interests you about this program, and what do you hope to gain from this experience? (250 word max)

Tell us a little about how you are involved in your community, either through extracurricular activities, at your school/college, or in your hometown. (250 words max)

Please describe your photography practice. Where do you take photos? What do you take pictures of, and why do you do it? It’s okay if you don’t know, or you don’t know yet.(250 words max)

In this class we will be looking at, talking about, and making art. What’s one artwork you like looking at? What makes it interesting to you? (250 words)

Upload an image of that artwork.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png.

In this class, we will be giving feedback to other students about their artwork and ideas. How do you give helpful feedback and encouragement to your peers?

The use of a smartphone is required for this class. Please provide information on the type of smartphone that you plan to use, including the brand, type, and available storage space.

How did you learn about this program? (250 words max)

Please briefly describe your availability in the fall semester.

Availability

“The View from Here” is open to United States citizens, permanent residents, and individuals eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. This means that you are able to provide working papers to the Yale Center for British Art, which includes your social security number. We regret that the Yale Center for British Art cannot provide visa sponsorship.

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If you have questions, please contact the Education department at ycba.education@yale.edu | +1 203 432 2858

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