TPAC Youth Advisory Board

The Tulsa PAC Youth Advisory Board is a chance for high school students in grades 9–12 to get involved in the arts, no performing required. If you love theatre, music, dance or creative spaces and want to make a real impact behind the scenes, this is for you.

Youth Advisory Board members work alongside Tulsa PAC staff and the TPACT Board of Trustees to learn how a nonprofit arts organization operates, share youth perspectives and help shape programs that make the arts more accessible to the Tulsa community. It’s a space to build leadership skills, collaborate with other creative students and have your voice heard.

Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 term.

2026-2027 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

The Mission

The Youth Advisory Board of TPAC intends to create an arts community that brings awareness and accessibility about arts to the youth of Tulsa. Our goal is to empower and inspire the next generation of arts leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to succeed.

The Tulsa Performing Arts Center Youth Advisory Board is guided by three core values:

Awareness.

Accessibility.

Empowerment.

About Our Youth Advisory Board

Who Can Join

  • Students in grades 9–12

  • Interested in the performing arts, arts access or community impact

  • No stage experience required — just curiosity and passion

What You’ll Do

  • Help shape the mission and goals of the Youth Advisory Board

  • Collaborate with Tulsa PAC leadership and staff

  • Support new community engagement programs

  • Learn how arts organizations support and strengthen their communities

  • Includes an optional volunteer model of 1:1:1

    • Total of 3 volunteer hours: 1 solo, 1 with small groups and 1 with entire board

Time Commitment

  • Meets once a month during the school year

  • 6 hours of volunteer time are requested per semester

  • Terms typically run from August through June

  • Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 term

What You’ll Gain

  • Leadership and teamwork experience

  • Insight into nonprofit and arts advocacy work

  • A better understanding of why arts access matters

  • Connections with peers who care about creativity and community

How to Apply

Applications open in July for an August start. When applications are open, students will complete a short online form with contact information and a few questions about their interest in the arts and Tulsa PAC.

Why the Youth Advisory Board Matters

Tulsa has a strong arts community, and the Youth Advisory Board exists to make sure young voices are part of its future. By investing in students now, Tulsa PAC is building lasting relationships with the next generation of arts supporters, leaders and advocates.

2025-2026 Youth Advisory Board Members

Emily Bergenroth (Secretary)

Molly Brotherton

Judah Brown (Chair)

Scottie Caswell

Hannah Chunu (Parliamentarian)

Jason Chunu

Jake Douthitt (Treasurer)

Zoey Garrett

Lulu (Lawren) Goodfox (Media Committee)

Emily Holloman (Media Committee)

Jon McKinney

Elise Phoenix (Events Committee)

Sofia Proano (Vice Chair)

Lexi Sevrinus (Events Committee)

Atalie Shaw

Jo Shaw

Isabel Swiney

Micah Tiger

Mulan Zhang

Tennessee Suiter

WANT TO HELP LOCAL YOUTHS WORK WITH AND UNDERSTAND NONPROFIT BOARDS?