Young Artists at Work - YAAW

Young Artists at Work - YAAW Since 1994, The Arts Commission's Young Artists at Work (YAAW) program in Toledo, OH has offered arts intensive apprenticeships to more than 1000 youth.

Since 1994, The Arts Commission has sponsored the award winning Young Artists at Work (YAAW) program. This six-week summer employment opportunity enables diverse and diverse youth to benefit from an intense exposure to the arts. The objective of YAAW is to provide an intensive arts experience that fosters artistic self-expression and a quality work ethic that can impact the youth throughout adulth

ood. The program encourages expression, refinement, cross-cultural sharing, and the exchange of ideas. The opportunity provides exposure to the concept of art as a business, as well as the creation of public art for the greater Toledo community. YAAW serves the City of Toledo by instilling pride and the importance of shared experiences in the youth it employs as artists. To quote a past YAAW participant on the value of this program: “I cannot express my immense fondness of the time I spent in YAAW. Without it, I would not be leading the incredible life I am currently. Toledo needs YAAW. Every city needs a YAAW, really.”

This month's copy features YAAW alum Ari E. Collins covering YAAW! Copies are only $1 !
02/05/2026

This month's copy features YAAW alum Ari E. Collins covering YAAW! Copies are only $1 !

This Thursday, Issue 166 hits Toledo's streets. Our theme is: Neighbors in Action. Look for your favorite TSN vendor to buy the issue. We have some wonderful features.

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 14-18Get paid to make art this summer. ⏰⏰⏰DEADLINE MARCH 13⏳⏳⏳ More info at theartsommiss...
01/20/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 14-18
Get paid to make art this summer.
⏰⏰⏰DEADLINE MARCH 13⏳⏳⏳
More info at theartsommission.org

The Arts Commission is hiring teaching artists for Young Artists at Work. Visual, literary and performing artists apply ...
01/14/2026

The Arts Commission is hiring teaching artists for Young Artists at Work. Visual, literary and performing artists apply online at theartscommission.org. DEADLINE February 2.

In 2025, YAAW completed a mural at Compassion Health on Dorr Street.Led by Merrill Rainey and 2022 YAAW alum Bart Reamer...
01/08/2026

In 2025, YAAW completed a mural at Compassion Health on Dorr Street.
Led by Merrill Rainey and 2022 YAAW alum Bart Reamer, the team of apprentices designed a mural to reflect the past, present, and future of Dorr Street.

📣📣📣 YAAW Applications are open for apprentices and staff! 🎨 Let the artists know!
01/05/2026

📣📣📣 YAAW Applications are open for apprentices and staff! 🎨 Let the artists know!

Check out this information on how to get a full scholarship to pursue an education in education!
11/25/2025

Check out this information on how to get a full scholarship to pursue an education in education!

Herb Scholarship : The University of Toledo

Artomatic returns tomorrow! YAAW will have presence through interactive installations and individual artist spaces. We h...
09/18/2025

Artomatic returns tomorrow! YAAW will have presence through interactive installations and individual artist spaces. We hope to see you there!

When: Sept. 19 5-9pm, Sept. 20 2-10pm, Sept. 21 11am-3pm.
Where: Erie Street Market
What: Music, dance, poetry, performance art and over 100 visual artists

Artomatic is in 10 days! The apprentices put together some amazing interactive projects for its return... 👀 Join us Sept...
09/10/2025

Artomatic is in 10 days! The apprentices put together some amazing interactive projects for its return... 👀 Join us September 19-21 at the Erie Street Market to see their full installations!

09/05/2025
09/04/2025

Indulge your sweet tooth while supporting young artists!

Join us for Appetite for the Arts: Desserts, a culinary experience where you’ll learn, taste, and enjoy a fun, welcoming environment.

When: Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6–9:30pm
Where: WS Design (901 Jefferson Ave., Toledo)

Proceeds benefit the Young Artists at Work program, providing paid summer internships to Toledo teens since 1994.

Limited spots available, reserve today at theartscommission.org/projects/cooking-classes

Artomatic 419 is back! This year, the three day event (September 19-21) will feature an installation crafted by young ar...
08/18/2025

Artomatic 419 is back! This year, the three day event (September 19-21) will feature an installation crafted by young artists. During the YAAW program, one team spent their summer painting and embellishing tapestries, decorating CDs and records and taking instant photos for their Memorabilia exhibition. Stay tuned for its full debut...👀

Our Alumni Coordinator Amanda Gargac has had many roles in our program this year, including organizing our beautiful alu...
08/18/2025

Our Alumni Coordinator Amanda Gargac has had many roles in our program this year, including organizing our beautiful alumni exhibition and acting as a resource and mentor for many of our apprentices. Her work and contributions to this program are invaluable, thank you Amanda!

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Toledo, OH
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