Join us this spring at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota for the Young Authors Young Artists Conference (YAYA). 

This conference is designed to introduce third through sixth-grade students to a variety of creative and artistic activities. YAYA will foster and grow students’ love of creative writing and illustration through an array of break out seasons and an engaging keynote presentation. Resource Training & Solutions works with a variety of creative professionals from across central Minnesota to facilitate student’s creative journey. Students have the opportunity to explore creative fields like journalism, cartooning, animation, poetry, performance arts, songwriting, and publishing. 

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View photos from last years event!

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The Young Authors Young Artists Conference will be held at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota. The dates of the conference are:

• Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
• Thursday, May 14th, 2020
• Friday, May 15th, 2020

If your school district is interested in participating in this year’s Young Authors Young Artists conference please submit your intent to participate online by Friday, February 21, 2020.

For more information or questions contact Deb Thomes, Student Programs & Events Coordinator via email dthomes@resourcecoop-mn.gov or (320) 255-3236 ext. 330.