Youth Arts Council Session Schedule

Session 1 - Welcome & Introductions  - August 30, 2023
Session Outcomes: Define personal YAC program expectations. Tour of CCA, understand the nonprofit structure, staff roles, signup arts opportunities: Board Meeting, Arts Congress, Friends.

Session 2 –Why the Arts?- September 13, 2023
Session Outcomes: Tour Vision Gallery, Guest panel discussion: define art and state of the arts in Arizona.

Session 3 – Money, Money, Money -  September 27, 2023
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, understand finances and personal financial responsibility.

Session 4 – Follow the Leader -  October 18, 2023 
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, understand and define personal leadership style.

Session 5 – I Have a Dream! - October 25, 2023
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, define personal goals, create a vision board.

Session 6 - Arts Advocacy - November 15, 2023 
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, develop arts advocacy elevator speech, and understand arts funding.

Session 7 – Create Special Event Fundraiser  - November 29, 2023
Session Outcomes: Tour Chandler Museum, understand committee structure, create a fundraiser, form committees, develop a budget and timeline, and delegate tasks.

Session 8 – Committee Final Preparation - January 10, 2024
Session Outcomes: Committee final preparation for the special event fundraiser.

YAC Fundraiser - January 20, 2024- Chandler Center for the Arts Lobby

Session 9 - What's The Buzz - January 24, 2024 
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, public relations and marketing overview, real-world simulation. 

Session 10 – Put Your Best Foot Forward! - February 7, 2024
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, social etiquette, discuss resume & interview preparation.

Session 11 – Round Table - February 28, 2024 
Session Outcomes: Provide feedback to Board members, 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 - March 6, 2024
Session Outcomes: YAC Program debrief, evaluation, and next steps.

HOW TO APPLY

The Youth Arts Council program is free of charge to all participants. The program starts in September and concludes in March.  A maximum of 15 teens will be selected.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 18, 2023

Interviews: Wednesday, August 23, 2023

For additional information email yac@chandlercenter.org or call 480-782-2682.