With support from the California Arts Council, the Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families will continue to build our Community Arts Program. This free, family-friendly program engages at-risk youth, seniors and families in a variety of arts classes and experiences, culminating in a local arts festival celebrating the unique perspective of our small rural community.
Throughout our history and growth, Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families has developed programs according to the dynamic interests of the population engaged at our center. Our primary goal is to offer a safe and inclusive community space where everyone is welcomed and valued. BMCYF owns and operates a large community center, a full FM frequency radio station and a large community garden. Art & music have been at the heart of our programs since the early 2000s, and our Main Street Center is colorful with the years of artwork created there, including several collaborative murals, mandalas, masks and walls full of original works. Our 3000 square foot center has a fully-stocked art area, a piano, and instruments for children.
BMCYF provides after school activities for chilrden and youth, special guest art workshops; a monthly Open Mic Night; weekly playgroup for ages 0-5; twice weekly free community dinners; yoga and Zumba and Tai Chi classes; senior events; and community space for special gatherings.

