Peekok YouthARTS Initiatives – An International Cultural & Art Education Organisation

WELCOME TO

PEEKOK YOUTHARTS

The Peekok YouthARTS Initiatives (PYI) is a non-profit, non-governmental and non tribal youth art scheme, offering various arts programmes for youths in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general.

A BUILDING BURSTING WITH POSSIBILITIES

MYArts is a vibrant community space that supports over 50 impactful youth arts programs.

Programming Space

Do you have a youth arts program that needs a place to practice or perform? MYArts could be your organization’s new home! Our purpose-built program space features state-of-the-art soundproofing and studios with a variety of features: sprung floors, marley, bluetooth speakers, keyboards, and more. MYArts is a beautiful, well-equipped building that tells your participants they matter and helps them feel supported. Join our community!

Our Building

With room to ruminate and playful places to create, MYArts makes room for you. Our beautiful building was designed for artists, the arts, and those who appreciate them. Whether you’re a teacher, a student, a performer, a proud parent, or a gushing guardian, we’ve got space for you.

Your Support

MYArts is committed to enriching lives and strengthening our community through the arts. Our organization relies on your contributions to offer accessible space to arts programs in south central Wisconsin, which in turn offer affordable classes and groups for kids and teens. Support our mission of ensuring opportunities for young people to express themselves, discover the arts, and create connections by donating now.

Our Anchor Partners

MYArts is proud to be home to both the Children’s Theater of Madison and Madison Youth Choirs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE ARTS OLYMPIAD (2026)

The Arts Olympiad is an international art competition for children aged 8 to 12 organized by the International Child Art Foundation with one million participants from seventy countries. Each competition is four years long and it is held every four years. The competition includes the element of art and peace to encourage children around the world to use creativity and cooperation. This art program empowers students to avert declining creativity and rising obesity risks.

This year’s program encourages students to explore their creativity and confidence by creating original artwork based on the theme: “Myself as an Artist-Athlete” a self-portrait of the student engaged in a sport.

WORLD CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

The World Children’s Festival is a three-day festival held every four years on the National Mall in Washington, DC for winners of the Arts Olympiad to participate. The festival includes over 50 performances and many art-related workshops. It also has sessions for the winners from different countries to co-create artworks with many adult artists.

Before the event, the Arts Olympiad winners from Washington, D.C. are asked to be ambassadors for the festival and exchange emails with international winners to welcome to the festival. The international winners are welcomed to the host families around the Washington area.

Children share ideas and work together during the three-day festival. On the last night of the festival, the celebratory dinner is held with all guests dressing in national attire.

XXXIII INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS COLOR ART (ALL THE COLORS OF MUSIC)

The Color Art Festival is an annual event that has been taking place since 1990. It is a continuation of the International Festival of Children’s Art, under the patronage of Polish UNESCO Committee. Its goal is the widest possible promotion of all forms of children’s artistic creativity. We strive to ensure that the annual competition themes open up space for discussions and actions promoting respect for dignity, diversity, and equality. The theme of this year’s festival aligns strongly with the mission of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, emphasizing the humanistic values of jazz as an important means of dialogue between people, fostering respect for human rights, and eliminating social discrimination.

We are happy to invite children and youth aged 6 to 17 to participate in the competition. We welcome submissions from individuals, educational institutions, and cultural organizations. Competition winners are invited to take part in a several-day seaside workshops led by artists.

ORGANIZER OF THE COMPETITION

Goleniowski Dom Kultury (Goleniów Cultural Centre)

ul. Słowackiego 1, 72-100 Goleniów

www.colorart.goleniow.pl

HONORARY PATRONAGE

Polish National Commission for UNESCO in Warsaw

UNICEF Poland

PARTNERS/SPONSORS

Urząd Gminy i Miasta w Goleniowie (Goleniów Town and Commune Office). Starostwo Powiatowe w Goleniowie (Goleniów District Governor’s Office).

Szczecin Jazz

Jazz Orchestra Association

AG Production Anna Giniewska Pan Funk

Jagunlabí (We birthed a Warrior) at the Fuse International 2024 -ACT Theatre, Kingston, UK

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming run of our new show. “JAGUNLABI,” at the Fuse International 2024 on Friday, 28 th June at the Arthur Cotterll Theatre Main (The ACT Theatre). For the past 12 years, Peekok YouthARTS Initiatives has been on a journey that began with our first appearance at the Rose Theatre in Kingston, United Kingdom. This journey has been fueled by passion, dedication, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of the
arts. Across all artistic forms,

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To foster artistic exposure, self-discovery, and a strong commitment to arts education among youth nationwide.

To cultivate creative skills that support self-expression, build confidence, and enhance personal value and esteem.

To reduce juvenile delinquency by offering year-round and after-school art-based educational programs.

To provide high-quality vocational training and pathways to meaningful employment through the arts.

To encourage positive social behavior and critical thinking through creative engagement.

A BUILDING BURSTING WITH POSSIBILITIES

MYArts is a vibrant community space that supports over 50 impactful youth arts programs.

Theater

We see you.

You’re larger than life, bursting with wild ideas and funny stories. You feel bigger than the box you are standing in. You’re a lot. And we want to see more. Check out the performing arts classes offered in our space, where you can come out on stage and act like a clown, a lion, or finally just act like yourself.

Music

We hear you.

You find meaning in minor chords and beauty in syncopated beats. Whether you’re just learning how to tune a violin string, busting out a three–part harmony with your besties, or performing in a flawless drumline, we want to hear more of you. Play the drums or join the choir at our dedicated youth arts center.

Visual Arts

We appreciate you.

You see a spark in the shadows and a face in the form. You make concepts out of color and life out of lines. Whether you’re looking for visual art classes for kids and teens or you’re just an art appreciator, we have a space to showcase your doodles and masterpieces alike.

Movement & Dance

We applaud you.

You are wriggling with energy and untapped potential. You see yourself clearly, stretching your mind and your body. Take a leap into our space built for movement. Whether you dance like no one’s watching or perform perfect pliés in front of a crowd, we applaud you. Check out the movement and dance classes at MYArts.

Peekok YouthArts Center by the Numbers

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What’s Happening at Peekok YouthARTS?

Just three years of existence, hundreds of young people of all ages have participated in Peekok YouthARTS highly acclaimed classes and workshops through the residency programme and the Performance Series provide many students with virtually their only exposure to live professional artists. Working with an artist during a residency gives students an opportunity to discover what the arts can mean to their lives.