KWAG’s Youth Council for the 2026-2027 school year will embark on a creative journey to amplify youth voices, make a lasting impact on local arts communities, and build meaningful connections with contemporary art and artists!
Members will attend bi-weekly meetings where they will collaborate on artworks for an exhibition at KWAG, attend off-site field trips, learn new skills through workshops with local artists, and facilitate community events!
This year, the Youth Council will join together in creating a collaborative installation for KWAG’s upcoming exhibition: Expressions 52: Outside the Box in spring, 2027. Members will use their creative talents, artistic vision, and teamwork to develop a showstopping installation for this unique opportunity to showcase in a regional art gallery!
A New School Year
KWAG is searching for students aged 13-18 who are passionate about the arts and creativity, interested in connecting with their community, and enjoy working with their peers! The KWAG Youth Council is a year-long commitment offering volunteer hours to high-school students to expand on their leadership skills, collaboratively design artworks and community events, and connect with contemporary art and artists.
The Youth Council will meet bi-weekly throughout the school year on Thursday evenings from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.
Meeting dates:
Bi-weekly on Thursdays starting 24 September, 2026.
September 24
October 8
October 22
November 5
November 19
December 17
2027
January 7
January 21
February 4
February 18
March 4
March 18
April 1
Past Events
Youth Art Market (Y.A.M!)
KWAG Public Sculpture Garden
Sunday, 23 May, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Feeling hungry for art? Come to YAM! KWAG’s Youth Council has organized a one-of-a-kind Youth Art Market, featuring handmade artworks and goods by our very own members. Stop by to support youth artists and pick up some awesome handmade creations! With 15 vendors to choose from, you're bound to find some desirable goods for yourself, friends, and family. This is a cash event. Y.A.M.! is part of ROOTED—a weekend of free accessible arts programming and special events celebrating KWAG’s 70th anniversary, alongside the launch of the Garden of Resilience for 2026.
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