YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Courses, Clubs & Classes: Young People: FREE
(No booking required)
YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 20 August - Thursday 26 March 2026
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. To join us or find out more, please email Beth at yak@firstsite.uk
YAK sessions take place on every term-time Thursday 5-7pm.
Supported by:
With special thanks to Mitsubishi Pencil for their ongoing support through providing arts supplies for YAK.
Length: 2 Hours
Dates and times
Thursday 20 August 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 27 August 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 03 September 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 24 September 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 01 October 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 08 October 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 15 October 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 22 October 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm