Welcome to youthLEADarts Inc
Listen. Empathize. Act. Drive.
LEAD is a method to create change on 2 levels- within the individual participant themself, and in their communities. This set of values empowers young people, giving them the skills to become LEADers and affect a meaningful and positive impact in their lives and their futures.
Become part of our growing initiative …
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Become a LEAD Supporter- Invest in our Future
- Are you in a position that you can give back?
- In your past was there an initiative, a person, or a program that gave you extra support when you needed it?
- Do you believe in the transformative power of the arts?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please consider donating to create programming for underserved youth across Canada.
Our programs make a significant impact. The investment youth make is evident on their faces, in their process and in the art they create. We have much more coming this year and beyond!
All of our programming is currently funded through grants and by donations from individuals and corporations. We thank all of our supporters- past, present and future.
What Does LEAD Stand for?
Listen. Empathize. Act. Drive.
Listen
Listening is as important as speaking in communication.
What do you think is important when you listen?
Empathize
Empathize means imagining how someone else feels.
How does it make you feel when someone does that for you?
Act
Actions speak louder than words.
What is it that you want to say? How do your actions reflect this?
Drive
Drive yourself and your ideas to completion.
What gives you the power to keep going? How and where can you share your ideas with a larger community?
Watch this Space
We often have news and updates. Check back often to read about our latest happenings and announcements.
Lewis Fang to Perform at Tomorrow’s Soiree
Born in Suzhou, China, Lewis Fang is currently a 12th grade student at The Hun School of Princeton and a Pre-college student at The Juilliard School. He started playing the piano at age 4. In 2015, Lewis immigrated to Vancouver,...
Read MoreFarrah Fang, Youth Soprano and Author to Perform at youthLEADarts Soiree This Wednesday
Born in Suzhou, China, 17-year-old Farrah Chuqi Fang is currently a 12th grade student at The Hun School of Princeton, NJ. She started singing at 7 years old with teacher Ms. Shi in Suzhou, China. She immigrated to Vancouver, Canada with...
Read MoreA Little Empathy Goes a Long Way in Little Harbour
Mel and I are really enjoying our time with the youth in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia. Our empathy workshop went really well and we both feel inspired by the empathy and kindness demonstrated by these young people. It gives us...
Read MoreStaying Tuned: Lismore youthLEADarts Explores the Art of Music
Lismore youthLEADarts was a rocking this past week when local musicians Vivi Chediac (Director Carillon Singers, Music Director Lismore Springtime Review) and Steve Guthro (Percussion, guitar, singer performer Lismore Springtime Review) and Vic (Steve’s friend who joined us on electric...
Read MoreYouth Remembers…Kari Wang: Winner of the Cam Cathcart Youth Remembrance Award
This year over 20,000 people gathered for the centennial anniversary of the Victory Square Remembrance Day ceremony in Vancouver, B.C., and Kari Wang was there. She was selected from thousands of students as the winner of this year’s Cam Cathcart...
Read MoreYou’re Invited to an Arts Soirée: Wednesday, December 4th
It’s official! youthLEADarts Inc now has charitable status! Please join us to celebrate this landmark at an on-line arts soirée on Wednesday, December 4th at 7 pm Eastern. There will be special guest entertainers, interactive visual arts activities with Deirdre...
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The Mentoring Team
Our regional Artist/Educators conduct live and virtual artist workshops. These cross-Canada experiences connect the values and themes of LEAD with various artistic disciplines. They create opportunities to engage in activities such as drama, dance, literature/ spoken-word, music, drumming, visual arts, photography/ videography, Indigenous, and media arts. Our goal is to create both in person and hybrid (online/in-person) programs that will serve as a sustainable model for communities of like-minded youth to communicate, connect and create together.
LEAD’s Artist Educators are experts in developing curriculum for all children and youth. Whether virtually or in person; for elementary, junior, intermediate or senior aged children; as a facilitator in your classroom, youth group, extracurricular or community activity, we are specialists at empowering youth with the vocabulary and skills to become LEADers. Our forte is using the arts to increase the skills such as group work, creative problem solving, interpersonal communication, personal responsibility and self-regulation. Through these skills the students also increase their resilience, self-esteem, and their ability to self-advocate.
Please contact us to schedule a consultation to meet your needs. We have resources across Canada. (info@youthLEADarts.com)
Marilyn Field
Founder/ National Coordinator
Visionary, Mentor, Teacher, Musician
Lori Sherritt-Fleming
President, West Coast Mentor
Author, Playwright, Performer
Shelley MacDonald
Vice President, East Coast Mentor
Performer, Educator, Film-maker
Deirdre Potash
Central Canada Mentor
Artist Educator, Entrepreneur
Trisha De Luca
West Coast Mentor
Creator, including ‘After-school Power Programs’
Roy Mulder
East Coast Mentor
Photographer, Videographer
Find out More about Artist Educators and Collaboration Partners
Each youthLEADarts workshop or program is designed to assist youth in discovering their strengths, addressing their challenges and developing communication and leadership skills within short, invigorating and fruitful timeframes. With strong roots in communities across Canada youthLEADarts, as it evolves, will continue to empower youth by developing accessible programs that help them to find their voices as LEADers who drive the future.
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A Word from One of our Youth Ambassadors/ Graduates
Elijah, 25, is a recent graduate of Trent University in Math and Spanish. He joined Marilyn Field’s empowering arts education program as a 12-year-old who was living in a marginalized Toronto suburb. On program days, Marilyn would call him early in the morning to make sure he got on the bus for the daylong workshops in downtown Toronto.
Through the arts education program, he was able to see what was possible regardless of the odds. He pursued that vision without fear. Today, we are so proud of him for finding his inner leader; to stay in school and succeed, to find his passion for writing poetry, swimming, and for mentoring other young people.
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