ABOUT YOUNG & EMERGING LEADERS FORUM (YELF)

This yearlong program builds a peer-to-peer network of young and emerging teaching artists within the fields of culture, education, and social change. Jointly hosted by Creative Generation and the International Teaching Artist Collaborative (ITAC), the Young & Emerging Leaders Forum - or YELF - builds from a pilot program launched in 2020. In its design, the program will recognize young teaching artists from across the fields and be responsive to the needs of the cohort fostering a collaborative learning environment based in critical reflection intended to interrogate, mutually share and learn, and radically reimagine future possibilities of one’s work. 

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ABOUT CREATIVE GENERATION
Creative Generation believes that youth create change. We collaborate with young creatives and those who cultivate their creativity to take local actions towards global changes in pursuit of a more just world. Founded in 2019, Creative Generation operates four signature programs: The Campaign for a Creative Generation, the Institute for Creative Social Transformation, The Academy for Creative Leadership, and the Incubator for Creative Impact.

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ABOUT INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ARTIST COLLABORATIVE
International Teaching Artist Collaborative (ITAC) is committed to creating community among artistic changemakers around the world, and lowering the barriers to participation for all. Our international network focuses on supporting network building, advocacy and professional development for Teaching Artists globally. We believe there is power and value in collaborative learning, shared experiences and establishing connections among our sector.