Youth Arts Council Session Schedule
Session 1 – Welcome & Introductions
September 2, 2026, ASU Innovation Center
Session Outcomes: Define personal YAC program expectations. Tour of the ASU Innovation Center; understand the nonprofit structure, staff roles, and programming.
Session 2 – Why the Arts?
September 16, 2026, Vision Gallery
Session Outcomes: Tour Vision Gallery, Guest panel discussion: define art.
Session 3 – I Have a Dream!
October 7, 2026, ASU Innovation Center
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, define personal goals, create a vision board.
Session 4 – Arts Advocacy
October 21, 2026, Chandler Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, develop Arts advocacy elevator speech, understand Arts funding, state of the Arts in Arizona.
Session 5 – Create Special Event Fundraiser
November 4, 2026, Chandler Museum
Session Outcomes: Tour Chandler Museum, understand committee structure, create a fundraiser, form committees, develop a budget and timeline, delegate tasks.
Session 6 – Money, Money, Money
November 18, 2026, ASU Innovation Center
Session Outcomes: Guest Presenter, understand finances and personal financial responsibility.
Session 7 – Follow the Leader
December 9, 2026, Chandler Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter. Understand and define personal leadership style.
Session 8 – Committee Final Preparation
January 6, 2027, Chandler Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Session Outcomes: Committee final preparation for the special event fundraiser.
YAC Fundraiser - TBD - Chandler Center for the Arts Lobby
Session 9 – What's the Buzz?
January 20, 2027, Chandler Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, public relations and marketing overview, real-world simulation.
Session 10 – Put Your Best Foot Forward!
February 3, 2027, Floridino's Restaurant
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, social etiquette, discuss resume and interview preparation
Session 11 – Round Table
February 17, 2027
Session Outcomes: Provide feedback to Board members and Guest Presenters, 30-minute discussion topics: Higher Education, Balancing Life, Getting the Job, and What to Expect as a Board member.
Session 12 – Passing the Baton & Graduation
February 24, 2027
Session Outcomes: YAC Program debrief, evaluation, and next steps.
How to Apply
The Youth Arts Council program is free of charge to all participants. Apply using our webform. A maximum of 15 teens will be selected.
Application Deadline
Friday, August 21, 2026
Interviews
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
For additional information email [email protected] or call 480-782-2682.