Youth Advisory Board

  ​​​​​​​At Gage Academy of Art, we believe youth are not just the future, they are powerful changemakers. The Youth Art Advisory Board (YAAB) empowers young artists to take active roles in shaping the programs, policies, and spaces at Gage that directly impact them. Through leadership development, creative collaboration, and advocacy, YAAB members amplify their voices, foster equity, and build a sense of ownership in their communities. 

YAAB is more than a leadership opportunity, it’s a platform where confident, engaged youth lead change, influence decisions, and help build a more inclusive and responsive arts ecosystem. 

For current gage teen students, YAAB offers a unique opportunity to deepen their engagement, grow as leaders, and influence the future of youth programming at Gage. It’s a space where creative teens can connect, contribute, and confidently lead change, turning their ideas into action and their passion into impact. 

Learn more about Teen Art Studios

      

    

  

  

Overview

Purpose

Empower youth as leaders in arts programming.  

Goals

Build leadership, amplify voice, foster engagement.

Outcomes

Confident youth shape programs and lead change.  

Key Activities

- Leadership training   
- Advisory meetings   
- Youth-led projects   
- Advocacy & mentorship  

Schedule

Monthly board meetings + quarterly open sessions

Students Served

8-15 youth leaders

Cost

Free

Timeline

Launch Fall 2025

“Our team is honored to support Gage Academy of Arts’ move and the impactful growth it will support of our local arts and culture community”

-Shannon Loew, VP of Global Real Estate and Facilities at Amazon

Interested?

Send an email to our Youth Program Managers Heather Ormsbee at ormsbee.h@gageacademy.org or Kathryn Jones at jonesk@gageacademy.org. or call 206.323.4243 x17.

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