Especially in these turbulent times, young people have a lot on their minds, as this episode of Spark demonstrates. See how several innovative programs give young people powerful and eloquent ways to express themselves through the arts.

Get a glimpse of the lives and emotion-packed poetry of several local teens as they make their way through the final tension-filled rounds of the Youth Speaks spoken word competitions.

Follow East Palo Alto Mural Art Project‘s team of at-risk youth as they are trained to design and execute murals at one of the area’s public schools.

Then watch as Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company dance, sing and fly through the air to create a performance piece that expresses their power and beauty.

In this Episode

Destiny Arts Center

Visit with the youth at Oakland's Destiny Arts Program as they learn to feel the expressive power of movement.

East Palo Alto Mural Art Project

See how East Palo Alto Mural Art Project is transforming the lives of youth through painting and community involvement.

Youth Speaks

Many of the young poets competing in Bay Area poetry slams got their start at workshops through Youth Speaks.