Step 1: Consider What Student Work to Showcase
Student work includes any student-led efforts in making, activism/advocacy, art or design. Students can showcase work that is already completed or still in progress. Consider showcasing projects that are at a stage where students can discuss what they are learning or have learned through working on the project.
Step 2: Consider how you want to showcase student work
You can host a virtual or in-person event. Below are a few ideas of events you could host virtually or in-person:
- Showcase or exhibition
- Panel or roundtable discussion
- Flash talk or demonstration
- Community gathering or school assembly
- Social media event (such as a livestream or Ask Me Anything)
These are just a few ideas. You are free to create the event that best suits you and students.
If you are hosting a virtual event, make sure to host the event on a platform that you are comfortable with. If you need help choosing a platform, use our curated list of platforms for virtual events.
Step 3: Attend a YouthMADE Festival Info Session
Attend a YouthMADE Festival info session to learn more about sharing an event/content for the Festival, applying for an Amplify Grant, and nominating students for a YouthMADE Festival Community Award.
Step 4: Enter the details of your event into the YouthMADE Directory
Use the sign-up form on the YouthMADE homepage to enter your event information in the directory. Required information includes:
- The title and description of the event
- The location and day/time of your event (in your time zone)
- A link to how people can access your event (if it is online and publicly accessible)
Review our list of virtual platforms to consider platforms you could use to host your event.
If you are hosting an event in person, please indicate if the event is open to the public.
Please note that you must be 18 years old or older to enter information into the directory. If you are under 18 years old, please ask a parent, guardian, educator or mentor age 18 or older to complete the form on your behalf.
Step 5: Invite your community to your event
Use our outreach guide and templates in our design kit to connect with your community and reach out to local media about your event.