Youth Arts Council Session Schedule

Session 1 - Welcome & Introductions  - September 10, 2025
Session Outcomes: Define personal YAC program expectations. Tour of CCA, understand the nonprofit structure, staff roles, and programming.

Session 2 –Why the Arts?- September 17, 2025 @ The Vision Gallery
Session Outcomes: Tour Vision Gallery, Guest panel discussion: define art.

Session 3 – Money, Money, Money -  October 8, 2025
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, understand finances and personal financial responsibility.

Session 4 – Follow the Leader -  October 22, 2025
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, understand and define personal leadership style.

Session 5 – Create Special Event Fundraiser  - November 5, 2025 @ Chandler Museum
Session Outcomes: Tour Chandler Museum, understand committee structure, create a fundraiser, form committees, develop a budget and timeline, and delegate tasks.

Session 6 – I Have a Dream! - November 19, 2025
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter. Define personal goals and create a vision board.

Session 7 - Arts Advocacy - December 10, 2025 
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter. Develop an arts advocacy elevator pitch, understand arts funding, state of the arts in Arizona.

Session 8 – Committee Final Preparation - January 7, 2026
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 21, 2026
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter. Public relations and marketing overview, real-world simulation.

Session 10 – Put Your Best Foot Forward! - February 4, 2026 @ Floridino's Restaurant
Session Outcomes: Guest presenter, social etiquette, discuss resume & interview preparation.

Session 11 – Round Table - February 18, 2026
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 25, 2026 or March 4, 2026
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 22, 2025

Interviews: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

For additional information email [email protected] or call 480-782-2682.