Celebrate the Creativity and Leadership of Northeast Ohio’s Youth Artists

Event is free and open to all ages

Celebrate the creativity of young artists from across Northeast Ohio at the Youth Arts Fest — a free, youth-led event featuring art, performance, community resources, and entrepreneurship.

Every part of the event is planned and produced by high school apprentices in the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s ArtWorks program. Over eight weeks, the Fall 2026 apprentices have been learning event management, logistics, budgeting, communication, and curation, gaining real-world experience while shaping every detail of the event.

What You’ll Experience

• Youth-Curated Art Gallery

• Performance Showcase

• Youth Art Marketplace

• Community Resource Fair

• Face Painting

• Opportunities to Donate to Support CAL’s ArtWorks Program

Why It’s Special

The Youth Arts Fest isn’t just about showcasing art, it’s about developing young leaders. CAL’s ArtWorks apprentices are behind the scenes managing every part of the event: coordinating artists, designing the space, handling budgets, and bringing their creative vision to life.

Come experience the creativity, talent, and leadership of the next generation of artists, performers, and entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio.