Artpreneur.

Learn the Art of Business & the Business of Art in this immersive, hands-on youth program.

Artpreneur Youth Business Program

Artpreneur Program

We teach youth the ART of Business and the BUSINESS of Art. Want to learn how to turn your creativity into cash and make handmade products like apparel, greeting cards, and artwork? This program is for you.

  • Design a revenue-generating artistic business
  • Use graphic software like Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate & CorelDraw
  • Learn commercial equipment: vinyl cutters, screenpress, DTG, laser cutters, and more
  • Earn a chance to win up to $1,000 at our Pitch Competition
  • Create a brand and learn marketing, logistics, and pitching
  • Strengthen critical thinking and leadership skills
  • Receive an Artpreneur – Business Innovator badge

Upcoming Session – Fall 2025

Dates: October 5, 2025 – June 1, 2026

Times: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Select Sundays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

Spots are limited. Early application is encouraged.

Register See Program Brochure

Application Process to Be Eligible for a Paid Stipend

YEI’s School Year Paid Internships are made possible in partnership with the Department of Employment Services (DOES). Youth must complete the YEI application and submit required documentation to DOES to be eligible for the paid component of the program.

After completing the YEI registration, interns will receive instructions for uploading materials to DOES using the official platform. The deadline for the DOES application is typically late June or early July (exact date TBD).

Need help? Give us a call at 202-930-7574 — we’re happy to walk you through the process!

Ronmay - Youth Intern

Meet One of Our 2023 Artpreneur Interns

Feral Ronmay, Grade 12 – 2022–23 Intern

Business: Fashion Design

Ronmay began his journey in YEI’s summer MBSYEP program in 2021 and launched his fashion brand in 2022. Since then, he’s grown into a rising star in the fashion world, completing his first brand collaboration. Ronmay continues to inspire, now studying in college while merging his passion for creativity with his drive to empower others.

See Ronmay's Business Pitch

Support Youth Artists and Their Businesses

Give a tax-deductible donation to help us provide art supplies, cover start-up costs for deserving teen businesses, and ensure that all youth have the opportunity to build creative, income-generating enterprises.

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