This panel discussion will include both Youth Art Mentoring participating panelists and EPIC Arts participating mentors: Aaron Fulton & Moe Gram (Burrell Academy of the Arts).

The annual Youth Art Exhibition Panel at RedLine Contemporary Art Center brings together youth artists, mentors, educators, and community members for a dynamic conversation exploring the transformative power of creativity, mentorship, and advocacy through art. Rooted in RedLine’s Youth Art Mentoring (YAM) and EPIC Arts programs, the panel centers the lived experiences of young people as they reflect on identity, self-expression, community, and personal growth through contemporary art practices.

Through guided discussion, participants share how relationships built within YAM and EPIC have fostered trust, confidence, and belonging while creating space for youth voices to be heard and valued. The panel highlights artwork featured in the annual exhibition and explores how young artists use visual storytelling to navigate emotions, advocate for their communities, and imagine new possibilities for themselves and others.

The conversation also examines the broader impact of arts education and mentorship, emphasizing how creative spaces can support emotional wellness, leadership development, and intergenerational connection. Audience members gain insight into the ways youth-centered art programs cultivate resilience, agency, and meaningful community engagement while amplifying the perspectives of emerging young artists across Denver.