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Arts for YoungSTARS

Creating positive change 🌟 | Youth organization at UAlberta that uses art to empower young leaders. We challenge ourselves to prove otherwise.

Arts for YoungSTARS is a youth organization founded at the University of Alberta in 2013 that uses art to empower youth to take on social issues in our local and global communities. All youngsters have the potential to make a positive difference in their communities, as YoungSTARS. Too often art and youth are deemed to be powerless in creating practical impact in our communities. Our mission: To i

nspire, empower, and create a young generation of leaders who are committed to using art to positively influence and care for their local and global communities. Our Vision: That all youth are able to access and use art as a powerful agent in solving issues in the world around them.

11/30/2025

Thank you everyone for coming to the event and making it a success! We hope you had a great time enjoying pizza 🍕and creating some fun paintings 🎨🖌️. Stay updated on more upcoming events by following us!!

09/15/2025

Interested in becoming an A4YS member? Come join our creative community! 🎨🖌️

Join us on Rubric, link in bio

05/26/2025

🎨 We’re looking for YOU!
Arts for YoungSTARS is building its 2025–2026 executive team, and we want passionate, creative, community-minded students to join us!

We’re a U of A student group that uses the power of art to create meaningful events for youth and the wider community. Whether you’re an artist or simply love making a difference, there’s a place for you here 💜

✨ Open Executive Roles:
• President or Co-Presidents
• VP Finance
• VP Events
• VP Design & Marketing
• VP Internal
• VP External

📢 Apply now!
Executive and general member forms are available through the link in our bio.

04/15/2025

In 2017, our AFYS team launched our first-ever Art Beyond the Book at Whitemud Library!
Now in 2025, we’re back for round two, this time at Mill Woods Library!

Calling all university + high school students
We’re inviting YOU to mentor elementary students (ages 6–8, Grades 1–3) as we combine our love for art and literacy!
This is our final event of the 2024–2025 school year. Don’t miss it!

Scan the QR code or check our LinkTree for the Google Form!
We can’t wait to create with you!
Paintbrushes out! 🎨📚✨

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Unfortunately, our Art Mentorship Program has been cancelled for 2024–2025 due to the impact of the Edmonton Public Schools strike.
We stand in solidarity with and all affected support staff. ✊❤️

With love and creativity,
Arts for YoungSTARS
Thank you for your continued support! ⭐️🖌️

03/12/2025

🎨🍪 Stick N’ Bake Sale! March 20, 2025 at CCIS from 12PM-4PM🍪🎨

Support Arts for YoungSTARS by grabbing some delicious baked goods and awesome stickers! 🍰✨ All funds raised will go towards free art events and mentorship programs to build a creative community on and off campus.

📍 Prices:
🍪 Baked Goods – $3
🎨 Stickers – $2

📢 Cash & e-transfers accepted! Send your support to [email protected] 💛

Come by, snack up, and spread the love for art! 🎭🎨

03/10/2025

🎨🍪 Stick N’ Bake Sale! 🍪🎨

Support our Art 4 YoungSTARS by grabbing some delicious baked goods and awesome stickers! 🍰✨ All funds raised will go towards free art events and mentorship programs to build a creative community on and off campus.

📍 Prices:
🍪 Baked Goods – $3
🎨 Stickers – $2

📢 Cash & e-transfers accepted! Send your support to [email protected] 💛

Come by, snack up, and spread the love for art! 🎭🎨

03/02/2025

᭕𓏲༄ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT᭕𓏲༄

“I’m Jarin, a second year Cell Biology major and Psychology minor at the University of Alberta.Art is my way of finding peace. I love sketching figures and painting nature, using colors and textures to express emotions and tell stories.” -

⊹ ࣪ ˖ Arts for YoungSTARS aims to support local artists and create impactful artistic content that engages students and the wider community. Please feel free to send us your art through the Google Form in our LinkTree, and we will happily post it! ₊˚ ⊹ ࣪ ˖

03/01/2025

Had an amazing time bringing creativity to Grey Nuns Community Hospital! ✨ From sculpting with clay to sharing laughter and art, we filled the space with good vibes and creativity. Grateful for the opportunity to brighten the day with a little color and a lot of heart! ❤️🎨

Last but not least, an honourable mention and big thank you to AIPRG our event sponsor. Could not have made it possible without your support.💗 , https://apirg.org

02/10/2025

ೄྀ ARITST SPOTLIGHT᭕𓏲༄

“I’m Emily Xiao who’s currently attending my last year in high school. I try to make art that’s entertaining to people, hoping to create sparks of inspiration or happiness in individuals.” -

⊹ ࣪ ˖ Art4Youngstars aims to support local artists and create impactful artistic content that engages students and the wider community. Please feel free to sign up through the GOOGLE FORUM in our bio with your art and we will happily post it! ₊˚ ⊹ ࣪ ˖

02/08/2025

Join us for a special night of creativity and connection! ✨🖌️ We’re bringing Art at the Hospital to the Grey Nun’s Hospital on February 24, 2025, where we’ll be crafting with clay alongside patients.

Come volunteer and make a difference. let’s create art and spread joy together! 🏺💛

📍 Grey Nuns Community Hospital, 1100 Youville Dr NW, Room 1752 Unit 17, main floor
(from the main entrance, walk straight to the gift shop, turn left, continue down the hallway past the chapel, and you’ll find Unit 17 open on the left!)
⏰ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Sign up through either the QR code, or the Google Form linked in our bio! 🎨💫

02/02/2025

ೄྀ ARITST SPOTLIGHT᭕𓏲༄

“My name is Jenn Channon, I am in my third year of elementary education at the u of a, I love trying new hobbies and learning new things. I create paintings using watercolour, acrylic, and guache paint and love natured themed art.” - .channon

⊹ ࣪ ˖ Art4Youngstars aims to support local artists and create impactful artistic content that engages students and the wider community. Please feel free to DM us with your art and we will happily post it! ₊˚ ⊹ ࣪ ˖

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Edmonton, AB

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http://artsforyoungstars.weebly.com/

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