YAYA’s mission is to empower creative young people to become successful adults. We provide educational experiences in the arts and entrepreneurship to New Orleans-area children and youth, fostering and supporting their individual ambitions.
In summer 2015, YAYA moved into its first permanent home. The YAYA Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility in Central City, combines the organization’s glass, ceramics, and painting studios on one camp, providing artistic resources and programs for students, families, artists, and residents of all ages.