Applications are closed.
Buzz Lab is an opportunity during summer 2025 for teens who are between ages 12-18 years old and passionate about art, science, and protecting the environment. Participants will dive into learning, creating, and advocating for the essential role of pollinators in a thriving ecosystem. They will work with scientists, artists, and community members to learn and discuss the importance of pollinators, create collaborative artwork, and participate in gardening and research in the Pollinator Garden at Plains Art Museum and other sites.
Buzz Lab applicants must be available for the following dates and times. Please include any current or expected scheduling conflicts in your application.
- Monday, June 16-Thursday, June 19, 9 am-4 pm
- Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 9 am-4 pm
Applications are due at 11:59 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025. Submit by:
- Mailing to Attn: Chelsea Steffes, 704 First Ave. N., Fargo ND 58102
- Email to csteffes@plainsart.org
- Download the application here or complete it online below
- Upon submitting an application, please confirm we received your submission
We will notify all applicants via email by Friday, May 9, 2025.
Minimum Requirements
- Teens must be ages 12-18 on the first day of Buzz Lab (June 16, 2025).
- Must be available June 16th-19th and June 23rd-June 27th from 9 AM-4 PM
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a team.
- We encourage students interested in art, science, and the environment to apply, especially those who would be the first to attend college in their family.
Application support is available by contacting Chelsea Steffes via email csteffes@plainsart.org or phone 701.551.6110. Upon submitting an application, please confirm we received your submission.
The 2020 Buzz Lab interns present GOODNIGHT EARTH, a project created by 2020 Buzz Lab interns in collaboration with fiber artist Quill River. The individual seed pillows were hand-sewn by interns, then stitched together into a collaborative quilt with the intent to interrupt the expanses of cement in our community. Pollinators, and specifically bees, can only travel up to 5 miles to locate food, water, or rest. This growing quilt intends to provide space for pollinators to find food and rest. If left to grow, over the next few weeks you will see wildflowers, lettuce, spinach, basil, and cilantro emerge.
Click here for the downloadable GOODNIGHT EARTH zine, with instructions on making your own seed pillow.