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2019-2020 Application 1
THE YOUTH ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL 2019 – 2020 Application
The Youth Arts and Culture Council (YACC) is a collective of youth who advocate for youth
representation in Phoenix and provide arts and culture experiences to all in Phoenix. Members are
city of Phoenix and represent Phoenix’s eight council districts.
We are seeking youth who are 15-19 years old and live in council districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
Learn More at the Information Sessions
August 24, 2019 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Burton Barr Library
1221 N. Central Avenue
August 25, 2019
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Palabras Bilingual Bookstore
1738 E. McDowell Road
Deadlines
Applications are due Sunday, September 1, 2019 by midnight
Paper application postal mail or office drop off to Office of Arts and Culture 200 W Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona, 85003
Online Application Link: www.phoenix.gov/arts/arts-learning/YACC
For questions, please contact: Anel E. Arriola Community Investments and Engagement Manager Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture 602.534.5084 [email protected]
Dates to Watch
Applicants will be notified of interview by Thursday, September 5, 2019
Those notified for an interview, must be available on Saturday, September 7, 2019 for one of the following time blocks: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Final notification sent by Thursday, September 26, 2019
The first weekly meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Weekly meetings are currently scheduled for Wednesdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm
at Phoenix City Hall or City of Phoenix Libraries. (This is subject to group consensus.)
Attendance is required. Public transportation passes for the Light Rail and Bus will be provided.
The final weekly meeting of the Fall will be held on
the week of December 4, 2019
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Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Youth Arts and Culture Council
The Youth Arts and Culture Council (YACC) is a collective of young artists from all arts disciplines who
advocate for youth representation in Phoenix and provide arts and culture experiences to all in Phoenix.
Members are city of Phoenix and represent Phoenix’s eight council districts.
CORE VALUES YACC members believe…
• Young adult artists should have full body and voice representation in every planning process of all arts and culture experiences
• Taking action for ones community must include young adult artists voices
• In democratic conversations and opportunities to artistically collaborate with full representation from all persons at the intersection of any age, race, culture, class, religion, sex, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
• That exposure to different identities is beautiful
• Arts and Cultures are the expression of humanity across generations
WHAT WE DO YACC creates and implements…
• Weekly meetings of the YACC collective to review issues relating to arts & culture programs and services for youth.
• Monthly events to enhance youth participation in arts & culture.
• An annual city-wide gathering of all young Phoenix artists to meet and discussed ways to strengthen communities through arts & culture.
• Presentations to recommend changes in programming and policies at Arts Advocacy Day at the State
Capitol, City of Phoenix Budget Hearing Meetings, Arts Organizations, Social Services facilitities, and
other spaces youth are affected
• Social Media accounts to link all young people to arts and culture events
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
• Collaborate in the creation of a nationally recognized training program
• Learn to lead
• Serve others
• Build your resume
• Create partnerships in your community
• Participate in ethical decision-making
• Set goals and achieve them
• Gain public speaking skills
• Positive and fun experience, make friends citywide!
ELIGIBILITY
• Ages 15-19 years old
• Identify as an artist or arts advocate
• Attend school, work, and/or reside in Phoenix
• Able to attend weekly meetings, planned events and programs
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APPLICATION INFORMATION *required
Your first and last name*
What is your preferred name?
Birth date*
Gender and/or pronoun
Home address, city, state, and zip code*
What's your council district? Find your council district here: https://www.phoenix.gov/mayorcouncil/find-my-council-district
E-mail address Phone number:
What is the best way to reach you?* □ e-mail □ phone □ other:
What school do you attend? (put n/a if not applicable)*
I can make the weekly meetings (Wednesday 4:30pm – 6:30pm)
□ Yes □ No
I will be able to attend the interview on Saturday, September 8, 2019 at
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
I will need a Public Transportation pass for the light rail and/or bus
YES
NO
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EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION *required
First and last name*
Email address*
Phone Number*
Relationship to you*
REFERENCE INFORMATION *required
In the section, please input information about the individual you are using as your reference. Reference can come from a teacher, a coach, an instructor, or a neighbor (do not use family
members.) Please contact your reference in advance before submitting your application.
First and last name*
Email address*
Phone Number*
Relationship to you*
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ABOUT YOU
How did you hear about the Phoenix Youth Arts and Culture Council?
Tell us why you are interested in becoming a council member:
Are you willing and able to make the time commitment to the Youth Arts and Culture Council every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October to mid-April? Do you anticipate there would be anything that would get in the way of you committing to the Youth Arts and Culture Council?
This council works directly with the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, which is a city government office. Tell us briefly how you think government could invest more in arts programming for youth (communities, neighborhoods, schools, etc.)
What does Civic Engagement mean to you? (Here are some ideas about civic engagement)
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ABOUT YOU
Anything else you would like to us to know?
Thank you for applying for the Youth Arts and Culture Council
