Skip to main content

Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps

Investing in Albuquerque's youth.

Mayor's Creative Youth Corps - Logo

The Mayor's Creative Youth Corps (MCYC) is a professional development, paid summer mentorship program for youth interested in arts-based leadership opportunities. Interested high school students entering their junior or senior year and recent graduates living in the Albuquerque metro area are eligible to apply. MCYC provides Albuquerque’s creative youth a safe and meaningful opportunity to develop their skills, build a professional network, and prepare for the future. 

Over the last two summers, more than 80 local youth have participated in the MCYC. Each participant is assigned to a different community partner or host site and works closely with a mentor or a team of mentors to develop skills in the creative sector. Projects have included designing and printing original t-shirts; supporting summer programming for young children; painting murals; creating and editing videos; and preparing for festivals and events across Albuquerque.

Mayor's Creative Youth Corps Application

Mayors Creative Youth Corps Leadership Council

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts and Culture is seeking youth interested in serving on the leadership Council for the 2024 cohort of the Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps (MCYC). This is a paid, contracted position, through the City with responsibilities beginning in the spring of 2024 and ending in mid-August. Ideal candidates should have completed their high school education (traditional diploma or other recognized HSE is accepted) and be between the ages of 18 - 25. This is an ideal position for multi-faceted individuals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a team of creative, civic-minded artists and community leaders, and who are curious about expanding their skills in leadership, arts administration, project management, mentorship, and artistic creation.

Mayor's Creative Youth Corps Leadership Council Application 

Community Partners & Host Sites

Interested in being a community partner/host site? Apply by contacting MAYAC here or email [email protected].

Previous Community Partners

  • Together for Brothers
  • Albuquerque Museum
  • National Hispanic Cultural Center
  • Tricklock Theatre Company
  • Three Sisters
  • T-Shirt Lab
  • New Mexico Black Leadership Council
  • Public Art Urban Enhancement
  • Keshet
  • The Public Library - Albuquerque/Bernalillo County
  • Abq ToDo
  • Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
  • Children's Hour
  • Friends of Valle del Oro
  • Airdance New Mexico
  • National Institute of Flamenco
  • Explora