YA/YA

The New Orleans inspired artwork used throughout the Bid Box, including all original paintings for each NFL team, was created by young YA/YA artists and their mentors. For twenty years, Young Aspirations/Young Artists, Inc. (YA/YA) has helped talented, inner-city kids to build successful lives and careers. Instructors—most YA/YA graduates themselves—help them to reach their full potential. Thanks to this innovative program, YA/YAs are far more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, and to become entrepreneurs themselves. Because of the YA/YA’s success, many cities around the country have successfully developed similar programs of their own. To learn more, visit yayainc.com.