About YAK:

Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people.

Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.

Learn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities

Our aims are:

• To develop young people’s artistic practice through mentoring and gaining Arts Awards
• To showcase young people’s cultural activity and contribute to Firstsite’s artistic programme
• To develop new partnerships with youth and community organisations
• To provide employment and volunteering opportunities for young people

This groups offers a supportive environment which can assist young people in gaining experience, confidence and learning new skills through volunteering, leading workshops, training opportunities and artistic development.

YAK is open to anyone aged 15 – 25.

YAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm.

With special thanks to Mitsubishi Pencil for their ongoing support through providing arts supplies for YAK.