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Young Renaissance: Focus on the Youth

A renaissance is said to be a renewal or a rebirth. In Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth century, and in Harlem in the early twentieth century, artistic renaissances were created by various writers, musicians and artists. These time periods displayed mass amounts of talent, and showed the true potential that artists can reach when enabled to inspire one another. We at Young Renaissance have been fascinated with the idea of a musical and artistic renaissance, and are striving to recreate one within our own and in your other community. Young Renaissance is an organization designed with youth in mind. We take great pleasure in allowing young ones perform, display their artwork, and learn from those who have already made a career of what they dream to be in the future. Young Renaissance at times plans events ideally for adult professionals, while allowing the young, talented and gifted to take advantage of the learning experience. Never think that you are too old, or not talented enough to participate in events held by Young Renaissance, because by working together, we can all live up to our full potential, and help in creating, "The Young Renaissance."

Executive Director: Louis Jefferson III
Co-vice Executive director: Loren Jefferson
Co-vice Executive Director: Sean Smith