EDUCATION
Young Artists’ Academy
Young Artists’ Academy (Y.A.A.) is a program for teenagers who are dedicated to the study and practice of the visual arts, creative thinking, and creative professions.
YAA ApplicationAbout YAA
Each school year, a selected group of young artists have the opportunity to enrich their portfolios and resumes, meet local artists, explore creative professions, and learn to develop their ideas, philosophies, and skills through a variety of projects and critiques.
YAA is an organization for students who are responsible, mature, and who work hard to advance their understanding of the visual arts and creative fields. The application process is competitive.
Applications Closed Our 2025 application period has ended. Sign up for a class or join us at our annual Open House in May 2026!
YAA FAQ's
Each school year, a selected group of young artists have the opportunity to enrich their portfolios and resumes, meet local artists, explore creative professions, and learn to develop their ideas, philosophies, and skills through a variety of projects and critiques.YAA is an organization for students who are responsible, mature, and who work hard to advance their understanding of the visual arts and creative fields. The application process is competitive.
Available for students 13–18 years of age.
Applications are due yearly on July 1 . Applicants will be notified of acceptance by mid August. This is a juror-selected process
YAA is a 10-month program from September – May - About 32 classes total.
Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6–8:30pm at Kimball Art Center unless otherwise noted.
A minimum commitment of 10 hours each month for meetings, activities, and projects is expected. Students must be present for all critiques and projects.
Program cost is a total of $1000 per student. We operate on a "pay what you can" basis, enabling families to contribute any amount from $0 to $1000 after acceptance with scholarship funding from generous donors to supplement participant contributions.
