I first joined the Teen Advisory Council in October of 2015, and I’ve enjoyed it more than I thought I could enjoy something. Over the course of my year in TAC, I got to know the arts community of New York City, made great friends, and learned just what teens are capable of (spoiler: we’re capable of a lot). I was given opportunities to go to art shows and performances around the city, to network with arts professionals, and plan arts events for other teens, all while surrounded by a group of other young artists and innovators. Although it can sometimes be a lot of hard work, TAC has given me a huge sense of community, accomplishment, and excitement, and it’s often been a much-needed break from stress at school and home. TAC is an amazing program if you are interested in the arts and want to create platforms for teens to share their voices, and I am so excited to be part of it again this year.-TAC alum