Imaginate YAY! : Where neurodiverse young adults (18-22) embark on a journey of arts exploration, mentorship, and professional development.

And it’s FREE!

Creativity Explored has been empowering artists with disabilities for over 40 years, changing the art world along the way— and now young adults get to be a part of our community at Imaginate YAY! while developing their own talent. 

Join us every Saturday for a semester, exploring various art forms and building community.

Imaginate YAY! is a Saturday art program for neurodiverse young adults aged 18-22. Saturdays during the Spring school semester, students can create art using different materials, go on field trips to art places in San Francisco, and connect with others who share similar interests. The program runs for 3 hours each day.

Discover new mediums

Explore painting & drawing, ceramics, fiber arts, or digital media, all in a safe, inclusive environment. No art-making experience necessary!

Develop your skillset

Learn from experienced Teaching Artists and receive mentorship from the neurodiverse adult artists at Creativity Explored. Students create portfolios, learn curation skills, and participate in a culminating exhibition. The program includes museum visits and outdoor art activities to enhance community engagement and daily movement.

Showcase your talent

Wrap up your session with a bang as we celebrate your hard work and creativity in an epic exhibition of student projects. It's your time to shine!

Youth who attend 80% of sessions per semester receive $250!

Program highlights

  • Staffing and Support: Our dedicated team includes Teaching Artists and Youth Program Associates, and additional support staff, all trained to work with TAY/A with disabilities. We ensure a low staff-to-student ratio of 1:4  to provide personalized support.

  • ADA Accessible: Our studio is functional for all students.

  • Social Emotional Learning: We promote growth mindsets, self-efficacy, social awareness, and positive relationship-building. Our inclusive environment fosters self-discovery, emotional management, and responsible decision-making.

  • Accessibility and Inclusivity: We teach with a person-centered thinking mindset, hire bilingual staff, and use adaptive teaching methods. Our inclusive practices support participants with a range of disabilities, ensuring everyone can fully engage in the program.

  • Local Exploration: Field trips to galleries and museums broaden young people's horizons and inspire creativity.

 

Location

Imaginate YAY! is located at Creativity Explored II, in Potrero Hill.

Dates

Saturdays, January 11 - June 7th, 2024

Note: No classes on March 29th and April 5th for spring break.

Hours

Choose between two time-slots:

9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

You must stick with the chosen time-slot for the whole semester.

Spaces are limited, so get ahead and fill out our interest form today!

Use the linked form below to get in contact and reserve your FREE spot at Imaginate YAY!

For more information and any questions about the program, please contact eleanorschiffler@creativityexplored.org

A huge thank you to Noise 13 for the amazing logo design!