Neighborhood Blog
Organizations at Youngstown Work to Better our Community
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Arts Education & Social Justice Institute presented by the Youngstown tenant organization, Arts Corps. The workshop led a group of arts educators from all disciplines through a series of exercises and discussions intended to broaden perspectives and provide the tools necessary to address racial justice…
Reflections on the Open House
Open House was awesome. Last Saturday the 21st, over 400 people came through Youngstown and the vibe was one of warmth, vibrancy, and creativity. Can I say the vibe was vibrant? Yes, I did. Because it was. I think I am spoiled. I spend most of my time here in this wonderland of arts and…
Something for Everyone at the Open House
When I hear the term “Open House,” I tend to assume a location will simply open its doors for the public to explore. But what makes the Youngstown Open House unique is the wide variety of special events, community organizations, and guest vendors who are making this a fun-for-all community event. Delicious food, live entertainment, class…
The Hidden Talents at Youngstown
I’ve been working at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for a month now, and every day I meet new residents who are joining the roster of Open House participants. Until now, I had been unaware of just how many talented artists reside in the building. For example, I only just learned that my co-worker, Renee…
Meet the Artists
Many people know that the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center houses groundbreaking arts programming and is a widely recognized model for comprehensive and integrated community engagement. The main floor is home to several community-based nonprofits such as Nature Consortium, Arts Corps, and The Service Board; and additional artists and organizations use the facilities for classes, workshops,…
That's a WRAP!
Have you noticed youth along Delridge painting the signal boxes? The Work Readiness Art Program (WRAP) is in full gear, and participants are beautifying our neighborhood with original murals inspired by the life cycle of salmon and other sea life. Students get to work with professional artists to design and create the murals as they simultaneously…