Youth Arts Council 2026 Application

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 April 13, 2026, and close August 10, 2026. Selected applicants will be notified in August, and the first cohort will kick off in September 2026.

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 10, 2026.

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.