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ABOUT YACOS
We are the Youth Arts Council of Surrey (YACOS), a non-profit organization founded in 2004 to support young people in the arts.
Our mission is to use art to make the world a better place by encouraging self-expression and community engagement among young people in Surrey.
Throughout the year, we offer a variety of exciting arts opportunities for youth, including creative workshops, live performances, art exhibitions, fundraisers, and more!
Here’s how it works: We collaborate with young volunteers and community groups to organize and participate in exciting art events. If our members have ideas for community art projects, we're here to bring them to life.
If you're between 13 and 21 and live or go to school in Surrey, BC, you can join us.
Being part of YACOS means you get to explore your creativity, connect with peers from diverse backgrounds, and strengthen community connections—all while having fun with art.
The Arts Council of Surrey (ACS) is our main organization, providing a safe meeting space at the Newton Cultural Centre and everything we need to make our projects happen.
YACOS is an inclusive space where everyone's voice is heard, creating a more inclusive and imaginative world through the arts.
We welcome new members to join us in creating vibrant arts events throughout the city.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Land Acknowledgment:
The Youth Arts Council of Surrey acknowledges the traditional and unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt, Tsawwassen First Nations, and broader Coast Salish Peoples on which we operate. We are dedicated to upholding the values of Truth and Reconciliation by actively pursuing decolonization, amplifying Indigenous voices, and cultivating inclusive spaces that honor and celebrate Indigenous artists within our community.
Click here to access | YACOS 2022: A Year In ReviewYouth Mental Health App
YOUTH ORIENTED Mental Health App myESPRIT
Developed by Students at Tamanawis Secondary on Google Play
Sanjana [member of YACOS] and Astha, grade 11 students from Semiahmoo Secondary have developed an app to support and reduce stigma around it mental health. The intention of the app is to help people gain mental strength by learning to prioritize their own happiness via journaling and other resources. myEsprit is a free app offered in various languages. If you are Interested in learning more about the app follow myEsprit on Instagram and Facebook and download the app on Google Play.
TIPS ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
Brought to you by youth artists group YourWordsMatterToUs, public speaker Sahej Bhalla presents a few tips on how to become an effective, engaging public speaker...even if it terrifies you to get up in front of a crowd!
On-Going
Opportunities such as continuing auditions or Calls To Artist that have no deadline.
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We welcome all questions you may have about the many benefits of becoming a YACOS member. Please call us at 604-594-2700 or email us at youthartscouncil@gmail.com.
Please fill out form and send to:
By Email: youthartscouncil@gmail.com
By Mail: 13530 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W 2P1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youth arts council of surrey
MENTORSHIP
When the Arts Council of Surrey established YACOS they knew that ‘experience is a great teacher’ when it comes to the Arts and the business of the Arts. To this end, the ACS set up a Mentorship program that young artists can tap into when creating work or producing events and fund raisers. Today YACOS enjoys an incredible synergy with a number of leaders in the business, municipal and arts communities.