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Events & Announcements
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“Wall of Voices” FREE Community Film Screening
Wall of Voices Thursday, May 29; 7:00 – 8:00 pm Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St GET TICKETS Join us for an evening of community, creativity, and youth empowerment… CAFILM Education and Youth in Arts partnered for the second time to support youth filmmakers in producing, filming, and editing a short documentary about the […]
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 and Teaching Artist Performances Family Arts Workshops Arts Activities with Non-profit Partners Children’s Avenue chalk painting Face painting Local food & drink Full-length `Til Dawn a cappella concert and MORE! The first […]
CALL FOR ARTWORK: Here & Queer Spotlight Show
Youth in Arts is excited to announce the second annual Here & Queer LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Spotlight Show, and we invite artists, collectives, and organizations to submit artwork for consideration. This year’s theme, Breaking the Stigma Through Art, aligns with local student curator Eva Hellmold’s ongoing campaign, Break the Stigma (Rooted in Pride, We Bloom), which focuses on mental […]
Outside the Lines Opens April 18!
Outside the Lines Art by Students with Disabilities Participating in YIA’s Arts Unite Us Program On View in the YIA Gallery April 18 – May 30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, April 18; 4:00 – 6:30 pm Gallery Location & Hours: 917 C St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Monday – Friday; 11:00am – 4:00pm *Don’t miss […]
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Learn more about our recent work with on-going blog updates.
What’s New at Youth in Arts? YIA Welcomes New Executive Director Hello to our valued Youth in Arts Community, ...
Mentor artists in our Visual Arts programs met at the Youth in Arts office recently to explore the ...
In the art room and on the dance floor, young artists are craving sensory rich experiences more than ever before. ...
Facts & Stats
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
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Before art, “I thought I was going to not do things right and do everything wrong.” After art, “I realized that there are some challenges but I became better at art.”
What I learned in art is about story making. When I was involved in art is when I made a story.
What I learned in art is that people make mistakes. In art when I am involved I try my best and never give up.