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. Develop an arts advocacy elevator pitch, understand arts funding, state of the arts in Arizona.
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. The program starts in September and concludes in March. 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.