“We are seeking to build a city where youth adversity is replaced by creative economic growth & leadership.”

The Creative Youth Society

Highlight Reel

View the below highlight video reel from our INFOCUS! photography workshop in partnership with NeOn Arts, NYC.

Our Programs & Services

  • In-Person Programming

    The Creative Youth Society provides engaging 12 - 16 week workshops focused on exploratory creative career learning. CYS members can learn various creative skills including, but not limited to visual & fine arts, mixed media arts, photography, film making, digital design, fashion, exhibition design, industrial design, animation and creative entrepreneurship.

    (Photo: CYS members attending our in-person furniture design workshop)

  • Virtual Learning

    Not only does The Creative Youth Society provide in-person workshop programs, we also provide virtual learning via zoom classes, webinars and self-guided online learning modules.

    (Photo: CYS members attending a live virtual visual arts workshop presented by The Creative Youth Society)

  • Exhibition & Curation

    The Creative Youth Society believes in providing underserved artists access beyond barriers to the professional art world. We do this by providing exhibition and curation opportunities for our CYS members throughout the year.

    (Photo: CYS members’ artwork exhibited at the EXPANSE! exhibition in collaboration with Art Pawn, NYC )

  • Fun Field Trips & Events

    Creative Youth Society members enjoy exciting field trips and event access opportunities at no cost to them or their families.

    (Photo: A CYS member having a blast at The Museum of Illusions during a CYS field trip in NYC)

  • Teaching CYS

    Expanded Learning for Schools & Organizations

    Are you in need of visual arts programming or teaching artists for your classroom or group? The Creative Youth Society also contracts its programming and services to schools and aligned organizations. Please contact us for more information!

    (Photo: The Creative Youth Society founder, Sharon Miller, teaching visual arts to NYC public school students)

  • Guidance, Perks & Benefits

    Creative Youth Society members enjoy a variety of incentives including mentorship, career guidance, portfolio reviews, meals, MetroCards, resume services, networking opportunities, clothing donation access, use of equipment, and use of the Creative Youth Society media studio free of charge for personal business, and learning endeavors, when available.

    (Photo: CYS Member using The Creative Youth Society media studio to create a personal podcast)