High school students in the Tri-Cities can now apply to be part of the next Youth Arts Council at Place des Arts.
The Coquitlam arts hub invites teen leaders in grades 9 to 12 to join the group to socialize and have a say in the direction of the arts community.
Now in its sixth year, the council — mentored by arts professionals — meets monthly and organizes two events: Teen Day at PdA (scheduled for Nov. 25) and Art After Dark (set for May 25, 2019).
“We know that arts education has a positive and powerful impact on youth and we really want to engage them to ensure we’re providing the opportunities that they really want,” said Place des Arts executive director Joan McCauley, in a news release. “Our goal is to foster a deeper level of engagement in young people, not only at Place des Arts, but also in the community at large."
"This is an exciting opportunity for local youth to become an integral part of the arts community and to really have their voices heard," she said.
Candidates have until Monday, July 30 to apply via placedesarts.ca (download a form under Support Us).
Call 604-664-1636 (extension 36) or email [email protected] for more details.
