Support Youth-Led Initiatives
AYCA is powered by youth creativity, leadership, and community care. You can help expand youth-led arts and cultural programs by getting involved as a participant, volunteer, partner, or supporter.
Whether you are a young person, educator, artist, parent, or community member, there’s a place for you in this work.
Join as Youth Member
Youth are at the heart of AYCA. As a youth member, you can participate in programs, help design projects, and take on leadership roles in your school or community.
- Join arts labs, workshops, and cultural exchanges
- Help plan events, showcases, and outreach
- Serve on youth committees or leadership teams
- Connect with peers, mentors, and artists
Volunteer
Volunteers help make youth-led programs possible by offering time, skills, and care. We welcome artists, educators, college students, and community members who believe in youth leadership.
- Assist at events, showcases, and festivals
- Help with logistics, check-in, and set-up/clean-up
- Offer skills like photography, translation, design, or tech support
- Provide mentorship and encouragement to youth participants
Partner With Us
AYCA collaborates with schools, community organizations, cultural institutions, and local groups to bring youth-led arts and cultural programs into shared spaces.
- Host workshops, labs, and cultural exchange programs
- Co-organize community events and showcases
- Support youth leadership and service projects
- Provide space, resources, or sponsorship for youth initiatives
Support Youth Programs
Your support helps sustain and grow youth-designed programs, supplies, and opportunities for creative leadership.
- Sponsor workshops, labs, or cultural exchanges
- Provide in-kind donations such as art supplies, space, or printing
- Share opportunities, networks, and resources with youth leaders
Donate
Donations directly fund youth-led initiatives—covering materials, stipends, transportation, and accessibility needs so more young people can participate and lead.
- Keep programs low-cost or free for youth and families
- Provide art supplies, equipment, and space
- Offer leadership and mentorship opportunities to more students
- Sustain youth-led events, showcases, and community projects
If you’re interested in any of these options, please reach out to us or use the forms on this page to get started.