Youth Leadership
In Progress engages young people through immersive mentorship, school-based residency programs, and community-centered initiatives that support creative skill building and self-expression. Youth are guided by professional artists, gaining hands-on experience in digital media while developing confidence, voice, and leadership. These opportunities center young people as creators and decision-makers, strengthening their ability to contribute to their communities and shape their own narratives. Check out some of our current programs below:
digital Journeys
Digital Journeys is a mentorship program for youth that are committed to learning what it takes to be a creative digital arts maker. Participants of this program receive individualized support in the areas of photography, video or music. The program is dedicated to building the skills of newly developing artists, providing teaching and mentorship opportunities with professional artists and removing age, economic and cultural barriers to artistic development. LEARN MORE
leadership At THe Table
Leadership at the Table is a space that offers youth the opportunity to gather in community, connect with their peers, and explore leadership through conversation, creativity, and shared experiences around food and cooking. Together, participants will prepare and share a meal while reflecting on the qualities of effective leadership, the importance of listening, and the role each person can play in strengthening their community. LEARN MORE
Living Histories
Living Histories supports youth from tribal communities as they weave together history and culture through the arts of digital media and writing. It is a program that builds leadership skills for individuals living within a community. The program was developed in 1998 and today typically serves hundreds of people each year. LEARN MORE
The storytellers
Storytellers offers a series of hands-on digital arts workshops for youth and adults. The workshop offers a deep dive into finding purposeful stories and then finding creative ways to produce those stories through the art forms of photography and video. The workshop is fluid, with limited formal instruction, and a heavy emphasis on small group mentorship. LEARN MORE
DIGITAL ME
In Progress provides a variety of creative arts opportunities for K12 students that vary from short introductory sessions to multi-week partnerships. Residencies are designed with classroom teachers and administrators to meet the learning needs of those involved. Teaching artists provide students a foundational understanding of creative storytelling in the art forms of photography, video and/or music. LEARN MORE