Young Arts Arizona Ltd.

Increasing the self-concept of challenged children through art expression and exhibition. Young Arts Arizona Ltd. is dedicated to: • serving challenged children through the arts • making children's art accessible through public exhibition. • empowering challenged children achieve full potential through artistic expression, art education, and exhibition of their art. • providing quality art programming, exhibition, advocacy, and accessibility for children and the Arizona community.

Children create art in workshops lead by Young Arts Arizona Ltd. (YA) via teaching artists or art therapists. Workshops are held at:
Banner Children's at Desert
Ryan House Palliative Care
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

All art created in medical facilities is exhibited at the respective facility. In addition, the art rotates through other public galleries, usually for 12 months.

Young Arts Arizona holds workshops in two juvenile detention centers: Phoenix and Mesa. A Young Arts teaching artist facilitates art making workshops for detention center staff. Staff then teaches detainees various methods of art making. This art is exhibited in 12 galleries in the juvenile court system in Phoenix and Tucson, as well as in the Foster Care Offices at the Arizona Supreme Court.

Young Arts collaborates with 66 schools in Maricopa, Gila, Pima, and Pinal counties. Within their existing curricula, art teachers have their students create art to a specific theme. YA exhibits this art in public galleries. The students often come to exhibit openings via field trips so they can see their art and be celebrated. Young Arts also collaborates with 5 school districts and 7 social agencies.

Young Arts exhibits the children's art year-round in over 40 buildings not designed as galleries and that are frequented daily by the community: Arizona State Capitol, Arizona Secretary of State, Maricopa County Juvenile Court Systems, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix Symphony Hall, and many more. Over 3 million people see Young Arts' children's exhibits every year. Since inception, the exhibits have reached 24+ million people.

Testimonials

"It has been a joy and a privilege to work with you and Young Arts Arizona this year. The looks of pride and accomplishment that shine from the faces of the young artists when they see their work framed and on display-priceless! Young Arts Arizona gives them a unique gift." - School Principle

"I happened to be at the State Capitol for a training last week and thoroughly enjoyed the Young Arts exhibit in the hallway! What a nice blend of student and teacher art work, giving both sides an opportunity to express their individual creativity!" -- Audience Member

"I was so impressed I went to the web site.... what a wonderful, wonderful opportunity for all of the beautiful participants. What a great way to support our community.
Any time self-esteem and creativity can be supported is a plus. It is organizations like this that truly make a difference." Audience Member

"Seeing my child's work displayed was a proud moment. I was even more amazed at how excited he was referring to himself as an 'artist.'" -- Parent

"My grandson, who rarely shows emotion, was beaming the entire day. I saw the same smile and excitement in all the students. They were so proud to show their work!" -- Grandmother

"I believe the displaying of the artwork has a very positive impact on these students which will last a lifetime. It has been beneficial for self-esteem. I think it might well trigger a deeper appreciation for artwork, and who knows… a career choice!" -- School Teacher