Arts on the Block

Need something to focus on this summer? AOB has some great opportunities for high school students.

Who should apply:
🎨Students who are serious about art and want real-world experience
📅Students who can commit to the full 5 weeks
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Interested in community-engaged creative work
↗️Want to build their portfolios with commissioned projects

Details
☀️5-week paid summer program (June 29 - August 1)
🚎Work on real public art commissions, including MCDOT Flash Line bus stops
💲$15.50/hour for Juniors/Seniors (if qualified) or SSL hours for Freshmen/Sophomores
🤝Professional mentorship and portfolio development

Application Deadline: May 1. Limited spots. Apply Now. https://www.artsontheblock.com/programs/the-apprentice-program/

AOB is looking for high school students this summer to work on public art commissions that will be displayed in Montgomery County.

Who should apply:
🎨Students who are serious about art and want real-world experience
📅Students who can commit to the full 5 weeks
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Interested in community-engaged creative work
↗️Want to build their portfolios with commissioned projects

Details
☀️5-week paid summer program (June 29 - August 1)
🚎Work on real public art commissions, including MCDOT Flash Line bus stops
💲$15.50/hour for Juniors/Seniors (if qualified) or SSL hours for Freshmen/Sophomores
🤝Professional mentorship and portfolio development

Application Deadline: May 1. Limited spots. Apply Now. https://www.artsontheblock.com/programs/the-apprentice-program/

Join us for our next Block Party - Saturday, March 14!

There is so much to look forward to as a Block Party attendee—admire the gallery show with us, learn about our Apprentice Program, and enjoy family-friendly art activities like face painting, button making, photo booth, raffle, and more!

📅When: March 14, 2026, 2-5 pm
🗺️ Where: Our studio at the Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910

How much: We suggest a donation of $12 per adult, but no one will be turned away at the door

Get your ticket today https://artsontheblock.networkforgood.com/events/97742-block-party-2026your

Thank you to the 66 people who showed up yesterday. 🧡
On GivingTuesday, this community raised $9,935 for our Spring apprenticeships—that's two-thirds of our $15,000 goal. These 66 donors invested in comprehensive training that goes beyond art-making to build sustainable creative careers.
Your gifts make possible:
✓ Paid apprenticeship opportunities
✓ Professional portfolio materials
✓ Real client projects that build experience
✓ Training in project management and client communication
We're continuing to raise funds through year-end to reach our full Spring capacity. If you've been thinking about supporting Arts on the Block, we're still $5,065 away from our goal: https://artsontheblock.networkforgood.com/projects/198239-aob-donation-page
To the 66 donors who gave yesterday: You made a tangible difference. Our Spring apprentices will benefit directly from your investment.
Thank you for believing in this work.
Chris and the AOB team