OUR MISSION:
Empowering NYC youth to rise above adversity by teaching them creative skills promoting future leadership within the creative industries.
WE C.R.E.A.T.E. SUCCESS!
The Creative Youth Society is a transformative career exploration initiative designed to empower young adults between the ages of 16 to 24. We service all youth, with a primary focus on those who are disenfranchised, including youth dealing with justice involvement, foster care, financial instability, and housing instability. We guide participants through a journey of skill development, industry exposure, and career advancement in their chosen creative fields. Our interdisciplinary program offers hands-on training in skills such as visual & fine arts, music, graphic design, photography & video, immersive & emerging technology, fashion, D.I.Y. craftsmanship, exhibition & curation, as well as creative entrepreneurship. We also provide invaluable mentorship, resume writing, job interview preparation, and networking opportunities to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the creative industry of their choice.
REGISTER TODAY!
REGISTER TODAY!
Attention NYC Youth Ages 16-24!
The Creative Youth Society , in partnership with NYC NeOn Arts presents:
The EXPANSE! Visual Arts Fusion Workshop!
Learn photography, painting, cartoon illustration, paper sculpture, costume design art, and 3D printed toy art!
Enjoy MetroCards, Creative Field Trips, Art Materials & Meals!
ALL FREE & NO ART SKILLS NEEDED!
Exhibit your work to the public!
Program Dates: 03/05/2024 - 06/28/2024
Location: Jamaica Arts Learning Center, 161-04 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY
Days & Time: Fridays, 4pm - 8pm
You can only attend if you are registered (See Below)!
Register for The EXPANSE! Workshop Program Below (select “EXPANSE! Art Making”):
You can also scan the flyer QR code to register as well
Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
***NeON Arts is a program of the NYC Department of Probation in partnership with Renaissance Youth Center and with support from Carnegie Hall
AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
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Winner of the NeOn Arts Award
2019
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Winner of the NeOn Arts Award
2020
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Winner of the NeOn Arts Award
2023
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Winner of the NeOn Arts Award
2024
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Works of Creative Youth Society Members Selected & Featured in Photoville, NYC
2023
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Founder Sharon Miller is the Winner of the NYFA/NYSCA FY2024 Grant Award
2024
CYS Member Spotlight
Meet Creative Youth Society Member Niara!
“I am a multi-faceted creative; painting, video editing, event production, sculpture and writing are my main mediums. I love to express either the same idea translated in different ways, or explore new ideas through the lens of my own experiences.”
Our Programs & Services
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Above Photo: Creative Youth Society Members, and CYS founder Sharon Miller standing in front of their featured photo exhibit at Photoville, NYC
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News, Updates & Events!
Become a Creative Youth Society Member!
Are you a NYC youth between the ages of 16-24 interested in empowering your creativity? Do you want to meet other creatives like you, learn different artistic skills, such as visual arts, DIY/crafts, photography, and more? Would you like to go on creative field trips, and possibly even learn how to start your own art business? The Creative Youth Society may be a great community for you to join! We are a community of mentors and creatives focused on teaching young emerging artists how to be their best creative selves and all of our programming is FREE! If interested, please fill out the form below. Thank you!
ARE YOU THE NEXT CREATIVE AMBASSADOR?
The Creative Youth Society is seeking our next set of CREATIVE AMBASSADOR models for 2024!
Are you between the ages of 16-24 and live in the New York City area? Do you have a passion for fashion design, singing, painting, photography, animation, beat making, rapping, illustration, interior decoration, poetry, hair styling, or any other form of creativity? Do you feel that your talents go unnoticed or that you don't have the resources to pursue your dreams? Do you face obstacles in your journey to success? If this sounds like you, then you could be one of our next Creative Ambassador photo models for 2023! Our goal is to shine a light on your goals and talents, via the art of visual storytelling! We want to give you a VOICE!
In collaboration with Honeydark Creative Studios, The Creative Ambassadors Project photographs creative youth like yourself in editorial style portraits based on their creative career goals! The 2022 Creative Ambassadors project (series #1) was featured on New York 1 News, in Click Magazine, at Photoville Festival NY 2022, as well as supported by SONY Cameras. Let's see where the next series of Creative Ambassadors takes us in 2023! Apply Below!