Congratulations to all the young artists, schools, and after-school organizations who have been accepted into the 5th Annual “Who Are You?” Youth Media Festival.

Click here for the list of students, schools and after-school programs.

For the last few weeks, Ly-Anh McCoy has been a part of a youth design team hired to create a media campaign to improve student attendance. Check out her reflection on the experience:

When you begin different activities or become a part of a club for the first time you come in as a nervous and shy person. You start to wonder if you will you fit in, what people will think of you, should you talk or keep quiet, and are you smart enough? After being a part of the truancy and attendance workshops, for the first time what I felt has truly been represented. As the workshop progressed, I learned different skills and facts, and I met people from all over Baltimore City. Being a part of a workshop that could help all of the students in Baltimore City increase their attendance and decrease truancy is a great honor. Doing the workshop helped me increase my public-speaking skills more than anything. Now that the workshop is coming to an end, I'll truly miss all the new friends I met and all the fun we had as a group. I love you guys!

-Ly-Anh McCoy

Join us for our Spring semester of the Baltimore Speaks Out! Program.

Young people ages 11-15 are eligible to participate in this intensive 10-week workshop, in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Spaces are limited, so apply today!

Monday & Wednesdays at the Herring Run Library Branch: 

Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Orleans Street Library Branch:

It is not too late to join me in supporting the young people of Baltimore. We have extended the opportunity to sponsor the upcoming 5th Annual "Who Are You?" Youth Media Festival held at CENTERSTAGE Theatre - a month-long exhibit and event series that celebrates the stories and talents of youth.

The new deadline to apply for sponsorship is February 15th. See the PDF's below to find our sponsorship brochure with all the details and pledge card. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Wide Angle Youth Media office at 443-759-6700 and Susan Malone will be able to speak to you on my behalf.

Thank you,
Ira Weinstein
Corporate Sponsorship Chair