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 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!   Sponsor […]

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 […]

I AM: Venetia Valley Community Paint Day

Paint a mural with Youth in Arts at Venetia Valley School 177 N San Pedro Rd Saturday, April 5; 11 am – 2:30 pm Join us for Community Paint Day, an opportunity to help bring a mural to life at Venetia Valley School. This mural has been designed by talented emerging artists in Youth in […]

2025-2026 `Til Dawn Auditions May 12th

ANNOUNCING: 2025-26 `Til Dawn Auditions May 12, 2025; 5:30 – 9:30 pm LOOKING FOR HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS! ‘Til Dawn, Youth in Arts A Cappella ensemble announces auditions for youth between (incoming) grades 9-12 from Marin County. ‘Til Dawn is an advanced vocal music program for motivated young artists that celebrates the value of 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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