State Arts Ambassadors
Empowering youth to reach their full potential by building confidence, creativity, leadership and resiliency through the Expressive Arts.
This year all State Arts Team members will be part of the Wisconsin State 4-H Arts Ambassadors. Arts Ambassadors will learn about leadership, interpersonal skills and how to promote the 4-H Expressive Arts. By applying for any of the Arts teams you are also applying to be a part of this new state group, while still getting to focus on your art spark. Drama, Visual Arts & Comm/Media will all be part of the AA program.
Applications for State Arts Teams open October 15th in 4HOnline and are due November 15, 2026. Please review the position descriptions for more information on application requirements.
For more information, contact Expressive Arts Specialist, Jay Johnson.
Applications
Applications for State Art Ambassadors will open in Fall in 4HOnline and will be due in December.
4-H Arts Team
Youth create collaborative artwork and work to support statewide programming opportunities artistically. Team members teach seminars, train to be peer leaders for county and regional events, and curate an art show for Summer Academy. The 4-H Arts Team is led by a professional artist who teaches team members artistic techniques using a variety of mediums.
4-H Drama Company
Youth will creates a stage performance involving acting, song, and dance in the days leading up to the Summer Academy. Show content is a collaborative effort between company members and their directors. Each Drama Company member contributes ideas for the show and works with the group to problem-solve issues on the set and in the script. You are welcome to apply to be a performer, technician, or stage manager.
Photo Fanatics
Youth will create original content, (Photography, and videography) that reflects their personal creativity and artistic talents. Working with an advisor, they will build a community of visual storytellers through skill development and hands-on practice.
Click here to view the 2023 Wisconsin 4-H Drama Company Show from Summer Academy!
Applications
2027 applications for State Art Ambassadors will open in October 2026 in 4HOnline and will be due in November 2026.
State Scholarships
The 2026 Scholarship application is still in progress. We will share information with applicants as we know more.
This program is supported by the Peter Talen Arts Endowment and Landry 4-H Endowment.
The Positive Youth Development Institute and UW-Madison Extension are committed to creating inclusive and accessible programs. You can request reasonable accommodations during the registration process for this program. If you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations, please contact pydadminteam@extension.wisc.edu or call 608-262-1222.