5th Annual Youth Explosion: Leading Outside of the Lines

In partnership with the Youth Initiative of Race Matters for Juvenile Justice (RMJJ) and the Gantt Center's Youth Residency: At the Table, our 5th annual youth explosion summit aims to inspire through discussion, mentorship, and art. Drawing from the themes of our newest exhibition, Beyond Boundaries, the programming will allow participants to dive deeper into storytelling, self-expression, and activism. High school students are strongly encouraged to take part in the summit, but guests of all ages are welcome to join for the day.

This program includes a small lunch and refreshments. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while visiting the Gantt Center.

Please note: This event will be photographed and/or videotaped. By attending, you grant the Gantt Center the right to record your image and use it in all forms of advertising and promotion.

Program Schedule

This program schedule is subject to change.

Check-In & Scavenger Hunt
12 noon - 12:30 pm (Main Entrance, 1st Floor)

Drop-In Workshop
12 noon - 3:30 pm (Mezzanine, 3rd Floor)

Photoshoot Backdrop
12 noon - 4 pm (Mezzanine, 3rd Floor)

Networking Lunch
12 noon - 1:30 pm (Performance Suite & Harper Roddey Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)

RMJJ Youth-Led Panel Discussion
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (Rooftop, 4th Floor)

Activism workshop: Protest Posters
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)

Live Music Activation
3:30 pm - 4 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)

Race Matters for Juvenile Justice is a collaborative leadership group working within our community to reduce disproportionality and disparate outcomes for children and families of color through institutional organizing, education, and workforce development. Learn more about Race Matters for Juvenile Justice at rmjj.org.