We’re excited to officially announce a new addition to Next Wave: the Northeast Region Ambassador Program. As Next Wave continues to grow, we’re building a team of young leaders who will help expand our reach, strengthen our community, and connect more teen creators to opportunities. The Ambassador Program is designed to make Next Wave more collaborative, more visible, and more youth-powered than ever. What Is the Next Wave Ambassador Program? The Next Wave Ambassador Program

Next Wave is entering an exciting new chapter. As the platform grows, so does the team behind it, bringing new perspectives, leadership, and energy to help guide where this community is headed. As part of The New Tide, we are proud to officially introduce two student leaders who will play a key role in shaping the future of Next Wave: Emelia Trombino, Head of the Arts , and Jessie Wang, Head of the Crafts . These roles mark an important milestone for the platform. What began

As we step into 2026, Next Wave is entering a new chapter, one we’re calling The New Tide . The New Tide represents a new wave of youth voices, creativity, and leadership rising together. After a quieter period of building behind the scenes, Next Wave is expanding beyond its early phase and moving toward something bigger. What Is The New Tide? The New Tide is about: Emerging talent stepping into visibility Momentum after a quiet period of growth Next Wave expanding beyond its

Next Wave is growing, and with that growth comes new energy, new ideas, and new people helping shape what this platform becomes. Now, we’re excited to introduce the very first Creative & Media Marketing Team, a group of talented, motivated teens who are already helping bring the wave to life. Say hello to Cynthia, a senior and Briana, a sophomore—the newest members of our team! Even though they’ve just joined, they’ve already become an essential part of our workflow. From bra

November is that perfect in-between month. Hopefully you've already gotten adjusted to the swing of the school year, winter is around the corner and so is the holiday season. This month is all about taking a breath and slowing down to find the beauty and meaning in the things you don't often take the time out to acknowledge. The simple stuff that makes life feel warm, calm, or even a little nostalgic. It’s also the season to reflect, to think about how far you’ve come this ye

We’re excited to officially open applications for the Creative & Media Marketing Team, a new opportunity for high school students to gain...

When we launched our very first monthly theme in September (Fresh Starts), we were so excited to try something new for our community: a...

Tomorrow’s the big day—September 29th! This is the last reminder to be featured in our very first themed roundup. If you want your work...

We can’t believe how quickly this month has flown by, and that means it’s almost time to wrap up September’s theme: Fresh Starts. This...

Next Wave started with one simple idea: to spotlight the next generation of teen creators in all disciplines. Whatever your craft,...

Hey Next Wave community! We hope you're enjoying your final days of the summer, and if you're back in school we are wishing you a great...