Youth Art Connection(YAC) is a Nova Scotia-based charity founded in 2012 by artists, entrepreneurs and youth workers Ryan Veltmeyer and Ann Denny. YAC's mission is to support youth to make positive change in their lives and their communities through the power of the arts. We train and support young artists to develop businesses and social impact projects through a variety of programming. All programming is centred around our values: 1. Youth Engagement 2. Innovation 3. Diversity 4. Partnerships