NextGen Creators
Youth Artist & Family Summit
NextGen Creators is an immersive arts event where young artists (ages 8-24) and their families engage in interactive workshops, career exploration, and interdisciplinary creativity, culminating in a dynamic Youth Performance Showcase celebrating their artistic growth and collaboration. Don’t miss it!
NextGen Creators
Youth Artist & Family Summit
April 18, 2026
12:00pm-4:00pm
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center
525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota, FL 34236
Join Mosaic Movements, in partnership with WSLR+Fogartyville and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, for NextGen Creators, a free, hands-on youth arts experience for young artists (ages 8–24) and their families. Participants will engage in interactive workshops across visual, performing, and digital arts, explore creative pathways, and connect with professional artists and mentors. The day will culminate in a Youth Performance Showcase, celebrating artistic growth, collaboration, and innovation. Free food and ice cream will be served, creating a welcoming space to gather and create together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create, network, and ignite your passion!
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Event Schedule
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Saturday, April 18, 2025
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12:00 - 12:25 PM | Welcome & Icebreaker
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12:30 - 1:30 PM | Workshop Session 1​
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1:30 - 1:40 PM | Snack Break & Connecting
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1:45 - 2:45 PM | Workshop Session 2​
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2:50 - 3:30 PM | Youth Performances & Showcase
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3:30 - 4:00 PM | Closing & Celebration
Check Back Soon to Meet the Artists!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Sponsored by: The Patterson Foundation, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and Connect for More
Explore Past NextGen Creators
NextGen Creators Youth Artist Summit is our annual event for young artists and their families—creating space for creativity, exploration, and community. Explore highlights from past events below.
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