Memphis Youth Arts Initiative

03/08/2026

The arts took center stage today! Had an amazing time at BJ Danz Stars Jamboree, Southside Cheer Team's debut performance, and Will Hunter's Community Cypher at the Civil Rights Museum. Rain couldn't dampen the spirit!

02/14/2026

🎶 Memphis Youth Arts brings Rhythm & Roots! 💃
Register now to receive FREE music and dance lessons every Wednesday. Make sure to register today to secure your spot!🎶

01/10/2026

Roots and Rhythm 🥁 on Wednesdays at Memphis Youth Arts is where the magic happens! FREE MUSIC AND DANCE LESSONS!!

01/06/2026

01/03/2026

From Beale Street to the world 🌍🎶
Memphis Youth Arts showed up, showed out, and represented the city with excellence at the AutoZone Parade.
This is what youth, culture, and community look like. 💙

01/01/2026

Preparing for Autozone Parade! Sponsor a Child’s Participation Today! DM

01/01/2026

Today is New Year’s Day, and Memphis Youth Arts has a performance.

Each student participating today is responsible for $30, which covers:
🚌 Charter bus transportation
🍕 Pizza & fun activities at Main Event

I’ve had several students reach out letting me know they don’t have the funds, and I refuse to turn any child away.

If you’re able, I’m asking for one-time $30 sponsorships to help a student participate today.

💚 Cash App: $CoreyGivesBack

One donation. One student. One unforgettable experience.

Thank you for always showing up for our kids. 🙏🏾

01/01/2026

“The vision didn’t start loud. It started focused.”

01/01/2026

Honored to have Memphis Youth Arts Drumline perform at the District 3 Kwanzaa Program & Food Pantry Fundraiser. Huge thank you to Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker for the invitation and to her team for an amazing, well-organized program.

Grateful to everyone who came out to support our youth and culture, and shoutout to for his encouraging words about Memphis and the importance of youth exposure. Moments like these matter—our students thrive when they’re seen, celebrated, and included.

12/30/2025

Greetings Everyone!

This message is for all persons performing this Thursday for the Autozone Beale Street Parade!

1. Make sure you have registered at this link: https://forms.gle/MiCmB448yydjxNW77

2. You must attend practice tomorrow at 4:00pm, Embassy Faith Church 3845 Raleigh Millington Road

3. Bring your $30 in cash or be ready to send a cashapp for bus & Main Event.

4. Have your mouthpieces, straps, and sticks! Come dressed in layers because we are going outside.

5. Bring a positive attitude and an open mindset to learn; we are not in competition with each other; this is a community!

6. Practice will end at 8:00 PM, please have your ride ready for pick-up.

7. Meet time for the Parade Day is 9:00 AM in uniform. Remember to dress all black in layers!

8. If you are a horn player, please review and have your music on a device for practice. Here is the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QQvZXM4sH9g3eZcwWRgoMoZQMyO4lXsv?usp=sharing

12/29/2025

Honored & Grateful ✨

Memphis Youth Arts Initiative is truly honored to be an approved guest performer for the District 3 Kwanzaa Program & Wi******er Elementary Food Pantry Fundraiser, presented by Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker.

Celebrating Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity), we are excited to share our gifts, uplift culture, and support our community through the arts. Thank you for the invitation to be part of such a meaningful and impactful event that pours back into our students and families.

Let’s celebrate culture, creativity, and community together. 🖤❤️💚