Youth in Arts – Confidence, Compassion and Creativity Through Arts Learning.

Bring professional artists into the every day experience for students.

YIA’s NEW go-to online platform for schools, communities, and individuals.

Training and support for educators to integrate arts into their teaching practice.

Live performances and

experiences for students

and families.

Events & Announcements

We create events and exhibits to amplify the voices of our students, Mentor Artists and community. Join us and explore more.

4th Annual C Street Celebration May 17!

Youth in Arts’ 4th Annual C Street Celebration FREE Community Festival of Creativity May 17, 2025; 11 am – 4 pm featuring: Student music and dance performances Hands-on family art workshops Activities with our Community Partners Children’s Avenue chalk painting Teaching Artist performances Face painting Local food and drink Full-length ‘Til Dawn a cappella concert […]

Rising Stars 34th Annual High School Art Show

Featured artworks from Marin School of the Arts The 34th Annual Marin County High School Art Show will be on view in the YIA Gallery, February 8 through April 11. The Opening Reception will be held February 8; 2 – 4 pm. The exhibition features work by over 130 students from 14 public, private, and […]

I AM Public Art Show Opening Reception Jan. 10th!

Intensive Arts Mentorship (I AM) Public Art Show On View in the YIA Gallery through Jan. 31 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 10th; 5:00 – 7:00 pm Gallery Location & Hours: 917 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Monday – Friday; 11: 00 am – 4:00 pm *Don’t miss our Sensory Space and Art Lab […]

Support YIA This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3rd!

We are inspired by the power of community support and the generosity of individuals like you! This Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on December 3, help support the dedicated Teaching Artists who make our work possible. Your contributions transform the classroom experience, creating environments where students can explore and grow through the arts. […]

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Youth in Arts insists that access to a creative life is a right for all students.

20
Years of work
50000
1+ Million Students
1000
Students In-Person Annually
1000
Online Learners

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