Club Creatives is an after-school arts program that provides high-quality art workshops and museum experiences for youth organizations. Led by professional teaching artists, participants explore a wide range of artistic techniques, experiment with new materials, and discover their own creative voices through hands-on learning.

This partnership between Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale has served youth participants for more than a decade. Together, these workshops create meaningful opportunities for young artists to engage in contemporary art, connect with professional artists, and explore arts and cultural spaces that inspire creativity and discovery.

The artwork featured in this exhibition is a collaborative showcase created by teens from the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch and Vestar Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. Throughout a two-week summer arts camp, participants engaged in artist-led workshops that emphasized creative exploration, civic engagement through the arts, and leadership development.

Each artwork reflects the individual interests, ideas, and creative vision of its artist. With guidance from professional teaching artists, students explored new techniques and learned how to bring their ideas to life. Together, these pieces celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and unique perspectives of these young artists.

Organized by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation and curated by Taylor Samuels, community engagement coordinator, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale