Youth Leaders: 2 Ways to Get Involved with CYD

Two timely ways youth leaders can get involved with Creative Youth Development:

Join the National Young Artists Summit 2021 Planning Committee

Help us plan, coordinate, and co-facilitate the 2021 National Young Artists Summit, to be held virtually on October 16, 2021. Working with a group of youth from across the country committee members design a full-day Summit, providing opportunities for youth leaders, ages 15-20, from a range of artistic disciplines, to connect, create, and celebrate.

Apply by April 28, 2021

National Young Artists Summit Application Now Open

 

Be a Part of the National Youth Network

Through the National Youth Network young artists ages 13-24 from all across the United States come together to artistically explore different art forms, challenges and opportunities to thrive together.

Register for a Network Call (Fridays at 6:30 ET)

National Youth Netowrk - a space for young people to come together to build community and have conversations about things that matter to us

For more information, email Paula Ortega, National Youth Coordinator.

Register Now for National Young Artists Summit Nov. 7-8

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Registration now open for the 2020 National Young Artist Summit.

This free 2-day summit – entirely designed and led by young people – provides opportunities for artists ages 13 -24 from a range of artistic disciplines, to connect, create, and celebrate.

Saturday, November 7, 2020, 1-6pm (EST)
Sunday, November 8, 2020, 3:30-8pm (EST)

The 2020 summit is virtual. Once registered, you will receive a link to the HOPIN virtual event platform.

Register Now

Applications Open for National Young Artist Summit 2020 Planning Committee

The National Young Artist Summit 2020 Planning Committee plans, coordinates and co-facilitates the 2020 National Young Artists Summit. Working with a group of young artists from across the country, committee members design a full-day Summit, providing opportunities for youth leaders, ages 13-20, from a range of artistic disciplines, to connect, create, and celebrate. The application deadline has been extended to May 11, 2020.

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