Posts in Youth Feature
North Summit Elementary School's Newest Mural

At North Summit Elementary in Coalville, art is helping kids find their place in the world. When principal Russell Hendry arrived at the school 3 years ago, he realized a high traffic area of the school lacked character and wanted to see something of interest and educational value in that space. The theme of “You Are Here” developed over time through conversations with different people and last summer, local artist Camille Vernon’s creative genius brought it to life.

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Egyptian YouTheatre Summer 2020

The Egyptian YouTheatre offers a varied menu of 2020 summer camps for ages 5-18. These camps will be held 'live and in person' in the newly built YouTheatre space. After so much isolation this spring local kids (and their parents) are hungry for this type of interaction. Will it be exciting or scary to harness that enthusiasm and energy? “Both, to be honest,” says YouTheatre Artistic and Managing Director, Jamie Wilcox.

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Egyptian Theatre's YouTheatre // Learning Beyond the Stage

Egyptian Theatre YouTheatre was established in 1995 and has enriched children’s lives through various programs. Today, YouTheatre has 31 kids appearing on stage and four backstage tech crew students. This program has taught over a thousand aspiring actors - some who have gone on to study acting in college or pursue careers in the theatrical arts. Some of their students have even performed on Broadway.

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Local Filmmaker Profile: Grant Carsten

Grant Carsten, a 21 year old student at University of Utah is following the passion for filmmaking he developed as a Park City high school student. Originally, he wanted to be an actor. In the fall of 2011, he took a script-writing class which sparked his desire to direct. In 2015, as a high school senior, Grant participated in the Miner Film Festival with a short film entitled Grade Camp and was recognized by the judges with The Sundance Passion for Filmmaking Award.

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Film, Youth FeatureBarbara Bretz
2019 FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, Freeski World Championships Breaking Boundaries Youth Film Contest Winners Announced

Jack Price was named the winner of the 2019 Breaking Boundaries Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski World Championships Youth Film Contest with his short film titled “Pushing the Boundaries.” The film contest was open to young filmmakers ages 21 and younger to tell their own stories about breaking boundaries.

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Traveling Exhibit at South Summit County Services Building Showcases Exceptional Young Artistic Talent in Utah State

The South Summit County Services Building was newly constructed this past year, opening its doors officially in the spring of 2018. With a beautiful new building with some fresh, blank walls, staff was proactive and implemented a Traveling Exhibit on loan from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums -- 2018 All-State High School Art Show which will be on view August 22 - September 20.

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