• Nominations are open to educators, mentors, program leaders, and community members who know the student well.
•  Students must be Wyoming residents, ages 15–19, and enrolled in high school (or equivalent) for the 2025–2026 academic year.
•  You may nominate more than one student, but each nomination must be submitted separately.
•  Please provide as much detail as possible to help us understand why this student would be a strong addition to the Youth Arts Council. 
•  Submitting a nomination does not guarantee the student’s acceptance. The student must complete and submit their application to be considered for the Youth Arts Council. After receiving your nomination, we will contact the student directly with information on how to apply.
•  Nominations must be submitted by August 22, 2025. Students will be contacted directly and encouraged to apply.

The Youth Arts Council is your chance to help shape the future of the arts in Wyoming. As part of a statewide cohort, you'll connect with artists and changemakers, explore careers in the creative sector, and build real-world skills in communication, collaboration, advocacy, and event planning. You’ll get hands-on experience bringing creative projects to life, work alongside others who care about the impact of the arts, and lead a youth-driven project that leaves a mark on your community. Council members receive a stipend for their participation. 

Along the way, you’ll dive into topics like arts advocacy, grant writing, building stronger communities through the arts, and what it means to make an impact. 

Applications and nominations open May 5, 2025, and close August 22, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified in September, and the first cohort will kick off in October 2025.

This is a selective leadership opportunity open to students of all artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, writing, media arts, and more. To apply for consideration, please complete the application form and submit it no later than August 22, 2025.

Applicants will be selected based on:

Youth Arts Council members will be selected based on:

•  Artistic Commitment — Active engagement with an art form through practice, study, or community involvement.
•  Emerging Leadership Skills — Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, collaboration, and a willingness to contribute to group efforts.
•  Community Awareness — Understands the role of the arts in strengthening the community and values collaboration and service.
•  Readiness to Participate — Willing and able to commit to meetings, activities, and a creative project for 9 months.