Got questions? We’ve got answers! Check out our FAQ for more information about the YouthMADE Festival. If you don’t see your question listed here or if you need additional support, contact us.
What is the purpose of the Festival?
The purpose of the YouthMADE Festival is to showcase youth makers, activists, artists designers, and social entrepreneurs from all over the world. The YouthMADE Festival is designed to be co-created with students, educators, advocates, and organizations who champion youth creativity and innovation. Educators, advocates, organizations, and students who are age 18+ may submit an event or content to showcase during the YouthMADE Festival. Register to participate and follow the hashtag #YouthMADE across social media platforms to connect with other participants
What is the age range of youth featured in the YouthMADE Festival?
The YouthMADE Festival will showcase youth creators and change makers who are ages 5-24. For educators and advocates submitting content on behalf of students under age 18, please be sure your content or event is in compliance with your school or district’s media release policies.
How do I host an event?
You can host any kind of event that is accessible to you and your audiences. You can set up a virtual event by broadcasting or using videoconferencing tools. You can also host an in-person event at your school or in your community. Be sure to register your event so we can add it to the directory. Use the hashtag #YouthMADE to to share your event on social media and to connect with other YouthMADE Festival participants.
What kind of content should I share?
You can share any kind of content from blogs, to videos, social media hangouts, virtual exhibitions, and more! Your content can be brand new or previously published. Be sure to register your event so we can add it to the directory. Use the hashtag #YouthMADE to to share your content on social media and to connect with other YouthMADE Festival participants.
I want to host an in-school assembly. Does it need to be open to the public?
In-school events do not need to be open to the public. We still encourage you to register your event so that we can send you digital swag and so that your event is mentioned alongside other events on the directory. Use the hashtag #YouthMADE to to share highlights from the assembly on social media and to connect with other YouthMADE Festival participants.
What time zone is the YouthMADE Festival in?
Participants can join the YouthMADE Festival from all over the world and in any time zone. When you register an event, you have the option to include the date, time, and time zone that your event is taking place.
What languages will be included in the YouthMADE Festival?
Our informational materials, kick-off celebration, and Edcamp are English. However, we invite and encourage participants to host sessions and content in any language.
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