2023 was a great year!

2023 has been an incredible year, and we're so grateful that you were a part of it! Check out some of our snapshots of this year, with one photo per month representing some of our favorite moments. Narrowing down just 12 highlights was a challenge, given the wide range of workshops and events, but we hope these glimpses warm your heart as much as they do ours.

With your support, 2024 will enable us to continue investing deeply in our program and improving our studio space. We can't wait to see where the year will take us, and we're grateful to have you here with us!

January

We celebrated 2023 year of YAC!

February

YACsters, mentors, and friends got the opportunity to support Germain at her art show at Monterey History & Art in Stanton Center

March

Meg & Marcia returned to YAC as mentors and some YACalums visited the studio. It was nice to see them again!

April

We got to host a face painting booth in the community at MMA’s springtime block party

May

We took a field trip to Erin Hunter’s exhibit at MMA and learned more about her inspiration and technique

June

We held a Drag & Draw sketch circle event with Rogue Roulette and had so much fun!

July

YACster artwork was displayed at Assemblymember Dawn Addis’ office in Monterey

August

We held our annual sketch circle at the West End Celebration

September

Our art was up at Avery Gallery and we got to celebrate with our friends & family at the reception

October

YACtober gave our supporters the chance to hear the impact of YAC directly from our YACsters

November

We got to see Natalia & Jess dream big with their beautiful large pieces lit up with a projection

December

Our Holiday Show wrapped up the year and we’re grateful to everybody who purchased a piece!