Program Types: Arts and Culture, Youth Programming,

Youth Action and Arts Space returns Saturday, July 12!

The 519’s Youth Action and Arts Space (YAAS) is a free, drop-in program that offers youth who are 10 to 14 years old a fun place to connect, meet friends and new peers.

The 519 is collaborating with community artists and educators to facilitate arts and movement-based activities for two-spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary youth, as well as the youth of queer and trans families. We are utilizing storytelling and connections to the body through arts, dance, music, and movement-based activities. Our goal is to ensure we’re creating spaces for all folks within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and that we are prioritizing QTIBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) voices in programming.

Collectively, we strive to create a safer, supportive, and inspiring space where everyone – from facilitators to participants – can bring their full selves into the space, feel celebrated and continue to develop and strengthen their skills in self-expression.

Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
  • July 5: No Program
  • July 12: Get Crafty, Cartoons, Zines and More!
  • July 19: The Acting Studio, Character Acting
  • July 26: Art at the Park, Painting with Nature
For more details or information, contact Glitterbug@The519.org

For children ages 6 to 9, visit: Kids Action and Arts Space

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