As ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory grows, we realize that it’s a bit overwhelming to read through all of the profiles. We’re hoping that by occasionally highlighting some profiles on our blog, you may learn about an initiative that you may not have initially seen in the directory. Also, if you know of a Canadian community-engaged arts for social change initiative that isn’t in our directory, but should be, please let us know! We love and need your input/feedback in building this resource! -Lisa, Content Coordinator at Artbridges.

Youth Art Connection is “run by artist/entrepreneurs and has 3 areas of programming.

1. What’s your passion: exploring identity, self expression, building confidence and learning with professional artists.
2. Passion 2 Project: building artistic and project management skills in areas of artistic and social change interest of youth.
3. ArtPreneurs: Creative business/career development & life skills application of creative skills.”

To read more about the Youth Art Connection, please see their profile in ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map.