DEYA-Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts

Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts (DEYA) harnesses the collective action of young Detroit artists across a wide array of art forms, including dance, instrumental music, drama, visual art, and vocal music; arts providers; arts donors and parents to build the capacity of Detroit’s Youth arts ecosystem and deepened investment sector wide.

DEYA's Mission: To serve as a catalyst for cross-sector collaboration ensuring all youth have equitable access to Detroit’s rich cultural legacy and the transformative power of the arts. DEYA convenes the city’s youth arts sector to create greater collective capacity – in schools and in the community – to support Detroit youth in finding their voice; developing social emotional learning and transferable workplace skills; and forging pathways to post-secondary education, creative careers, and economic mobility through the arts.

DEYA’s work results in transformative youth arts opportunities that are more equitable, inclusive, accessible, and sustainable.