Mission + Guiding Principles

Youth Performance Company fuels the creative spirit of youth by developing, empowering and advancing young artists. Through direct programming that includes productions, classes, in-school residencies, community appearances, and a leadership development component, YPC provides affordable and meaningful arts experiences for Twin Cities families, children, and teens.

Our guiding principles assist us in meeting this mission:

• We advocate the arts as fundamental to human development.
• We value, support, and seek to profile a broad spectrum of people, cultures, and ideas.
• We strive for excellence in youth-centered programming and activities.
• We ensure accessibility and affordability in family-friendly programming.
• We listen to artists, audiences, and community educators and respond to their needs.
• We select projects that foster healthy, healing relationships for the community.
• We participate as responsible artists and citizens through volunteerism and outreach.
• We ensure an inclusive environment to encourage personal and artistic achievement.
• We provide resources and management that sustain and advance YPC’s mission.
• We pursue the highest standards of ethics and fairness in all activities.