A NEW YEAR: As we start 2021, we, here in the United States, were faced with an attempted coup, a worsening global pandemic, and hope that comes with a with new leadership. I am choosing to look to the future and envision a world brought together by equal opportunity, respect and open communication. I continueContinue reading “New Year, New President and HOPE”
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2020 Y.E.P. REFLECTIONS
Shawnna Pledger, Y.E.P.’s founder and director, reflects on this year’s summer intensive.
SUMMER 2020 thoughts
We, here at Y.E.P., have been waiting to see what the spring brings to make an announcement about this summer’s program. As we, like everyone, debated what could happen, what might happen and how soon we will be able to move towards leaving our homes we began talking about alternative venues for this summer. OfContinue reading “SUMMER 2020 thoughts”
It’s 2020
We are continuing on this journey that is the Youth Exchange Project. We are starting workshops around town, writing grants, securing space and getting our ducks in a row. Unfortunately, Johnson C. Smith has lost their arts space and, in turn, so have we. Fortunately we are in negotiations to secure a fantastic space andContinue reading “It’s 2020”
Summer 2019 update
As the last days of school fly by we are looking forward to our intensive this year. We have had a glorious time doing the workshops around the city. We are hoping to plan even more workshops for next school year. Let us know if you’d like us to come to your school or organization.Continue reading “Summer 2019 update”
Here it is!!!! Summer 2019
We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2019 summer Y.E.P. intensive! ( 2019 summer space reservation) Our dates are July 22-August 2 at Johnson C. Smith University’s Arts Factory at 100 Beatties Ford Rd in Charlotte. We are working with groups around the city toContinue reading “Here it is!!!! Summer 2019”
Workshops Begin
We are gearing up for the summer of 2019! We have started venturing out into the community and holding workshops for local teens. Nicia and Shawnna went in this week to Time Out Youth and held the first of a trio of workshops to foster community and share some applied theatre techniques. The workshop wasContinue reading “Workshops Begin”
Summer Dates and Applications
Our Dates at the amazing Johnson C. Smith University have been confirmed. YEP this year will take place from 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday July16-27 with an evening public performance on the 27th! We are excited about the long days and intensive work getting to know and create with the YEP teens. Speaking ofContinue reading “Summer Dates and Applications”
JCSU 2018!
We have exciting news! Through a glorious partnership the 2018 Y.E.Project will be held at Johnson C. Smith University. Not only do we get to be in the beautiful Arts Factory (check it out!) but we will have the amazing talent of some JCSU students as well. We are thrilled with this momentus collaboration. StayContinue reading “JCSU 2018!”
Arts and Advocacy Conference
Shawnna Pledger and Nicia Carla are leading a breakout session during this conference. Come join us! Myers Park Baptist Church and the Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice present: Dream America: Immigration First Annual Arts and Advocacy Conference Save the Date! Saturday, April 21, 2018 12:30 pm-8:00 pm Join Myers Park Baptist ChurchContinue reading “Arts and Advocacy Conference”
