
Arte Youth Program
Arte Youth Program empowers youth and their families by educating them about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M) through a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our value proposition offers long-lasting benefits in virtual and real-time domains. We designed our program to make learning new things an exciting experience by integrating industry professionals with families and their children while fostering relationships with schools and community resource centers worldwide through diverse and interactive activities. We emphasize hands-on participation and teamwork building through various creative and artistic opportunities, including mural projects, art auctions, and S.T.E.A.M workshops. Our innovative learning experience empowers learners with problem-solving skills and valuable tools to explore, discover, and interpret reality. AYP unlocks doors of creativity and imaginative discovery with creative output as the key to limitless pathways, boundless innovation, and lifelong learning.
AYP is founded by Reena Tolentino, a passionate artist and philanthropist, to help young leaders in our community reach their full potential.
2025 ANNUAL GALA
Colors Of Expression: Speak Through Art
Our Mission:
Arte Youth Program empowers youth and their families by providing access to S.T.E.A.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Through transformative art healing, essential learning resources, and innovative experiences, we unlock creativity and vision in youth facing poverty. We aim to deliver backpacks, journals, and art supplies, and lead programs that nurture expression, opportunity, and long-term growth.
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We are currently seeking top notch partners to support this initiative. If interested in supporting our cause, we have sponsorship opportunities available. You can find more information about the different tiers and register for the event here:
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Your contribution would be a tax-deductible write-off and would greatly help the children in need!​


(550 Montgomery Street, San Francisco)
October 17, 2025 (Friday) 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Amador Club
How Can I Get Involved?
We love partnerships and explore all opportunities with industry leaders, resource programs, philanthropists, corporate donors, creatives, storytellers and community members. If you’re interested, or know someone that may be, reach us at support@arteyouthprogram.org.
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Things we do that you can help with:
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Fundraising dinners
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Mixers
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Art Murals
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S.T.E.A.M workshops
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One and one and group art therapy
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Field trips for learning
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Project Philippines: Deliver supplies, Guided Art Therapy with S.T.E.A.M education in impoverished zones
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Gallery openings
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Content creation / Documentary project
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Health and Wellness / Fitness Education
About the Foundation
We’re building relationships with public schools and community resource centers. In an effort to offer access as many as families as possible. Among the many programs providing artistic outlets that include public works mural projects, art auctions and S.T.E.A.M workshops. We offer diverse learning environments that emphasize hands on participation and build team work integration. Opening the doors of creativity, and igniting a passion for discovery. We emphasize there are limitless pathways to success through creative output.
Activations and Events

Previous Events
June 2025
Silicon Valley Investor Conference – Palo Alto, CA
Arte Youth Program proudly participated in the Investor Dinner and Conference, hosting a fundraising booth and art raffle in support of our mission to provide art-guided therapy for underserved youth in the Philippines.


July 2023
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible day of art and music! The North Hollywood Art Council and Arte Youth Program partnered together for a fantastic art workshop. The creativity and joy shared by all was truly amazing.

Future Events
October 17, 2025
Thank you to our sponsors:







December 14, 2023:
Arte Youth Program Charity Fundraiser Art Show, featuring never before seen artworks by the Founder, Reena Tolentino, along with live DJ, and spoken word poets and musicians!

Oct. 31 & Nov. 6, 2023
Virtual Analog Astronaut Panel Q & A: Schools from Australia, New Zealand to the United States, training the next generation leaders, Analog Astronauts, Scientists, Innovators, Artists, Imagineers, Creatives, & Explorers!

MMAARS CREW 2301, Left-to-right:
Back Row: Monik Phan, Laura Thomas MSc PsychD, Tamara Pack PhD MD (c), Emmy Jewell MSc PhD (c)
Front Row: Sarita Dara MD PhD, Reena Tolentino BA, Salam Abualhayjaa BSc

September 13-14, 2023
Live Painting with one of our Youth Entrepreneurs at World Market Center, Las Vegas.
June & July 2023
Virtual missions in learning space training and robotics with Mars-Moon Astronautics Academy and Research Science.

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March 2023
NFT LA/ Outer Edge LA
"Philantrophy Day" 2023

March 2023
​Womens Month Celebration featuring local Filipino youth in musical performances and celebrating female business owners in Burbank, CA.
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One of our AYP youth, Gabie, playing the piano at Color Lounge.


April 2022
Painting with our AYP youth on Earth Day in Nottingham, England.



