Arts Street

This spring, 10 talented young artists completed Arts Street’s paid internship program, each dedicating 75 hours to hands-on creative work.

Along the way, they brought six unique client projects to life across a variety of mediums, gaining real-world experience while delivering work they could truly be proud of. They also stepped onto a national stage, participating in two art competitions, including the Congressional Art Show, where Maya C. (Age 16) earned Best in Show for Mixed Media, an incredible achievement!

Beyond the artwork, interns grew their time management skills, learned how to balance creativity with client expectations, and gained insight from Lilian Lara (), a local fashion designer and fiber artist.

We’re so proud of this group and all they’ve accomplished. Join us in celebrating these rising artists and the impact of this spring’s internship program!

Arts Street students from Colorado High School Charter took over the runway this March with a fashion show that felt entirely their own! From concept to final look, students designed and created upcycled pieces in their fashion and photography course, each one reflecting a different perspective, story, and sense of style.

This show wasn’t just about the clothes. It was about confidence, creativity, and seeing their ideas come to life in front of a crowd.

Looking for a job? Want to start a side hustle? Or just ready to level up your money moves?

Join Hustle & Dough, a FREE 6-week series to help you:
✔ Find a job
✔ Start a side hustle
✔ Build money + career skills

📅 March 19 – April 23
🕟 Thursdays | 4:30–6 PM
📍 1089 Osage St., Denver

📲 Sign up with Destini Montez
📞 720-460-1364 | 📧 [email protected]

Arts Street continued its partnership with Alterra Mountain Company and Steamboat Resort through an exciting new fall internship project focused on t-shirt design!

Steamboat’s Visual Merchandising Manager, Andrea Benavente, met with interns to share her career journey and guide them through a real-world client project. Interns created original designs representing Steamboat Resort, developed them digitally, submitted drafts, received feedback, and presented their final work live to the client.

One design by Lyell F., age 18, was selected and will be featured in the Torian Sports retail shop, where guests can choose it for their custom souvenir t-shirt!

Special thanks to Share Winter Foundation, whose long-standing, five-year partnership with Steamboat Ski Resort and Alterra Mountain Company continues to reduce barriers and expand opportunity for youth through meaningful, place-based experiences.

Make your own t-shirt when you visit Steamboat Ski & Resort Winter 2026!

Today is Colorado Gives Day! 🎉

Your support helps young people across Denver gain job skills, build confidence, create art, find mentorship, and explore career pathways that change their lives.

From paid internships to mental wellness support to real-world creative projects through Arts Street, your gift today ensures youth have access to the tools and opportunities they deserve.

Every contribution fuels growth, stability, and brighter futures. Visit www.coloradogives.org/organization/YouthEmploymentAcademy now to donate and support our young leaders.

You’re invited to Equity in Arts this Thursday, December 4th!

Experience powerful community artwork by Arts Street youth artists from Colorado High School Charter, guided by Denver artist Juan Fuentes.

4–6 p.m. at La Alma Recreation Center (1325 W 11th Ave).

Join us in supporting young artists and their stories. All are welcome!

When you give to YEA this Colorado Gives Season, you’re investing directly in Denver youth: their careers, their confidence, and their future.

New monthly gifts (Now–Dec 9) are matched up to $100, doubling your first month of impact. Gifts of $100+ on Dec 9 enter you to win a $400 Southwest voucher every hour!

Your support helps young people gain job skills, explore careers, and reach their goals.
Double the impact. Change a life.

Visit ColoradoGives.org and search for Youth Employment Academy to give today.

YEA celebrated Halloween and Día de los Mu***os with plenty of creativity and connection!

Everyone had a blast decorating cookies, painting faces, making masks, honoring loved ones, and enjoying lots of pizza. We always love coming together to celebrate with our community!

Arts Street’s fall interns brought rootin’ tootin’ creativity DHA’s Senior Ball! Inspired by this year’s Western theme, our talented youth artists designed one-of-a-kind centerpieces and a hand-painted banner that captured the theme perfectly. Seniors loved the artwork, and many even took one home as a keepsake!

We love our friends ! They support emerging artists and commissioned Arts Street artist Dani Riggleman to create large game piece figures from their bakery characters for their Bake Fest on October 4, 10a-1p. Meet Tiramisu Croissant Knot and Nonna G in 3-D. Come join the fun at Rebel Bread on Saturday in the parking lot at 675 S Broadway. (You will also catch creating a chalk art masterpiece!)