Youth Arts Empowerment Team Launch
Monday, February 16, 10am – 3pm
Martin Luther King Community Center
601 Martin Luther King Drive
McComb, MS 39648
Are you between 14–18 years old?
Do you like art, music, drawing, writing, design, or just sharing your ideas?
This is your space.
Join other young people for a FREE, creative day where your ideas matter and your voice helps shape what comes next.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
- Talk about what’s good, frustrating, and possible in McComb
- Share your ideas for change
- Meet artists, leaders, and other creative youth
- Help launch the Youth Arts Empowerment Team
- Get food, giveaways, and good vibes
WHY COME?
- Because your ideas count.
- Because creativity is power.
- Because adults don’t get to decide everything.
- Because this team is built with youth — not for youth.
WHO SHOULD COME?
- High school students (Grades 9–12)
- Creative youth (artists, writers, musicians, thinkers)
- Youth who want to be heard
- Youth who want to help shape the future
- No experience needed. Just show up as you are.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER?
This event launches the Youth Arts Empowerment Team — a group of young people who will:
- Help plan future art projects
- Lead community events
- Get paid opportunities + leadership experience
- Work with artists and community leaders
HOW TO JOIN
