Youth Programs & Mentorship

Mentor Match is a FREE mentorship program designed to build meaningful connections between young people ages 14-29 and caring, professional mentors. Through creativity, guidance, and shared experiences, Mentor Match helps youth discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and gain the tools they need to succeed in life.

The Pull Up is a drop-in, afterschool program that provides young creatives between the ages of 12-18 the space to experiment with different art disciplines every week, connect with like-minded youth and explore Black artistic traditions.

Our Beyond the Books program provides you the opportunity to bring Black history, traditions and art into your classrooms. Through a wide range of art-based workshops, our program allows student to engage in artistic experiences while building their knowledge of historic and current contributions of Black Canadians and Black artists.

Black By Design is a multidisciplinary introductory program, dedicated to exposing young and emerging creatives to the Urban Planning, Architecture, and Interior Design sectors.

Nia Centre passionately cultivates the creative potential of youth through its multidisciplinary art programs, fostering a vibrant space for exploration and self-expression.

Nia Centre offers youths the opportunity to showcase their multidisciplinary art, providing a platform for the vibrant expression of their creative talents.

Nia Centre offers wellness-focused activities for young emerging multidisciplinary artists, promoting a holistic approach to nurture both their artistic growth and overall well-being.