Open stages, music festivals, queer youth film festivals and other youth art exhibits are a few unique art forms produced by Intermedia Arts, all displaying youth artists.

According to Youth Development coordinator Kevin Yang, Intermedia Arts builds understanding among people through art.

“We are a multidisciplinary and multicultural arts center home to a theater, visual art gallery, and video editing suite,” Yang said. “Intermedia Arts also has a commitment to providing opportunities for youth to explore the arts and grow as leaders.”

It’s important to Intermedia Arts for teens to not only admire the art but to be involved with it, according to Yang.

“All of our events always feature youth artists. Whether you are a singer, dancer, emcee, painter, or whatever other medium, we are always looking for ways to highlight your work,” Yang said.

“We allow youth to take risks, to gain confidence, to engage in art making with others and discover how art can be used a catalyst for social change and as a medium to bring communities together.”

To display art created by teens, Intermedia Arts is hosting a Youth Art Exhibit helped planned by their Youth Leadership Council.

“Over the past few months, we’ve received over 100 pieces of artwork from over 30 artists in a wide variety of genres including photography, painting, sculpture, video and more,” Yang said.

The show opens Saturday, Apr. 11, but the exhibit will not be open until May 31 according to Yang.

Sophomore Tehya Latchman said she thinks it is great of Intermedia Arts to have a whole exhibit dedicated to youth.

“It shows the hard work of your peers and gives you a chance to meet some new friends,” Latchman said.

Other exhibits are also presented like Open stages and Live Music Fest. Open stage on April 26 is a free show hosted completely by teens and is a place where teens can do any number of creative things according to Intermedia Arts website.

Live Music Fest May 22 costs three dollars to see three different bands for a total of three hours.  These bands include Bruise Violet, the Sun Signs and the Bomb Shells.