About

The Youth Arts Corps is a free youth development, arts education and job training program that uses the fine arts to help youth reach their potential.  The Corps offers three after-school and summer arts education programs, provides arts activities at a number of residential, recreational and juvenile justice facilities in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties, and offers training and technical assistance in youth arts program development and implementation.

All arts workshops are taught by professional artists.

Youth Arts Corps at Wildwood
1000 28th St South, St. Petersburg, 727-552-1825 (click for map)
For Teens ages 12 – 15 at time of joining.  Can remain in program until age 18 if still in high school.
We offer: Classes in Clay, Dance, Drawing, Photography, Fiber Arts, Graphic Design, Painting, Poetry, Theater and Video Production, Job Training, Paid Appretinceships, Field Trips, Art Exhibitions and Performances

Youth Arts Corps QUILTS!
1000 28th St South, St. Petersburg, 727-552-1825 (click for map)
For Girls Only ages 9 – 11We offer: Classes in Quilt-making, Garment-making, Fiber Arts Field Trips and Art Exhibitions Summer Camp

Youth Arts Corps Productions
Various Locations in Pinellas Park and Corps Studio
727-528-5797, 727-528-5796
For Mid-county, middle school youth ages 10 – 15 at time of joining.  Can remain in program until age 18 if still in high school.
We offer: Workshops in small business development skills where youth produce and market artworks, services and performances, and Video and TV Production Job training, Stipends, Mentoring, Computer Literacy, Academic Tutoring, Field Trips and Performances

Youth Arts Corps Artist-In-Residence
This program places visual, performing and literary artists in community and juvenile justice settings such as recreation centers, juvenile detention centers, Family Resources SafePlace2B and therapeutic group homes. For more information, please call 727-521-5308.

Youth Arts Corps is a program of Family Resources, Inc. Major Funding and Support provided by the JWB Children’s Services Council, City of St. Petersburg, City of Pinellas Park, City of Clearwater, Bank of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.