Grand Inspiration
Discover the breathtaking wonder of Grand Canyon as a youth artist! This unique expedition will bring together youth with a passion for creative expression to travel the legendary whitewater of the Colorado River, explore mediums of written and visual arts, discover hidden natural wonders of Grand Canyon, and build community through the curation of shareable creative projects.
Developed in collaboration with the Resource Education Branch of Grand Canyon National Park, this program was created to deepen the connection between youth and Grand Canyon through creative expression (visual arts, video, photography, and creative writing) integrated with a study of the environment through a conservationist lens. This is more than just a rafting trip. It’s an opportunity for you to learn from and be mentored by park rangers and local artists.
While artistic skill is not a requirement to go on the trip, youth should have a genuine interest in creative expression. Participants will be selected through the submission of a Letter of Intent or a short video demonstrating passion for creative expression.
In service to our mission and values, GCY would like to acknowledge that this expedition visits the ancestral homelands of the Nuciu (Ute), Pueblos, Diné (Navajo), Hopitutskwa (Hopi), Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute), Havasu Baaja (Havasupai), Kvav-Kapai (Hualapai), Pipa Aha Macav (Mojave), and Nuwuwu (Chemehuevi) peoples, past and present. We recognize with gratitude the people who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial and the vibrant Native communities who make their home here today.