The Southlake Arts Council, in collaboration with the APEX Arts League, is currently accepting applications for this year's Southlake Presents art show and competition. This prestigious event, held at Southlake Town Hall, exclusively showcases the exceptional talent of Southlake residents.

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 22, so submit your applications without delay. The Southlake Arts Council will meticulously review all submissions during their March meeting

The chosen artworks will be displayed at the Town Hall Lobby from May 17 to June 28. Save the date for the public art reception on May 19 at 5:00 PM.

Don't miss this opportunity – apply today and join us in celebrating the artistic achievements of the Southlake community! We eagerly anticipate witnessing the extraordinary creations our talented residents will showcase. The clock is ticking, so act swiftly!

The Southlake Arts Council is looking for home-grown talent to display for the annual Southlake Presents exhibit.

Applications for this year’s Southlake Presents art show and competition are now open!

The Southlake Arts Council, in collaboration with the APEX Arts League, is excited to bring this award-winning art show back to Southlake Town Hall. Southlake Presents captures the range of Southlake’s talent through this innovative public art exhibit that exclusively features art by Southlake residents.

Don’t wait until the last minute to apply! The competition gets harder every year and this is a great way to get public exposure for your work in a world-class community facility.

Applications are now open and close on Friday, March 22. The Southlake Arts Council will jury all submissions and select the finalists towards the end of March.

Selected work will be displayed in the Town Hall Lobby from May 17, to June 28. A public art reception will take place on May 19 at 5:00 PM.

Rules and Eligibility:

  • Artists must be 18 years old or over and have graduated from high school.
  • Must provide proof of residence within Southlake City limits.
  • Artists can submit up to three recent works for consideration. (Recent means produced within the last two years).
  • Work must be 2D and ready to hang. (Ready to hang means framed and wired for hanging. Unprepared work will not be displayed).
  • Work must be original and created by the artists. We require pieces greater than 24x24 in., but not larger than 60x70 inches.
  • Previous applicants are welcome to apply again but must submit new pieces from the previous year.
  • Work must be “family appropriate,” with no sexual, bloody, or violent content allowed.

Apply today.

We can’t wait to see what the Southlake community creates!

With the spring semester barely started, summer may seem like a distant dream. However, now’s the time to plan for a coveted spot as a Camp Mania Volunteer Counselor!

For passionate high school students seeking hands-on recreation experience and needing to accumulate significant volunteer hours, consider joining us as a Volunteer Counselor at Camp Mania! Southlake's premier day camp offers excitement, safety, and a well-organized atmosphere.

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Volunteer Counselors to infuse energy into this year’s camp by orchestrating engaging activities and providing crucial support to our dynamic Camp Staff. Volunteering at Camp Mania is more than an opportunity; it's a gateway to earning up to 80 hours of service while creating life-long memories for our campers!

Ready to carve your niche in our stellar Programs team? Here's your roadmap:

  • Join Volunteer Southlake: Register here.
  • Submit either the Parental Consent Form (if under 17) OR
  • Clear a Background Check (17 years old and above).
  • Age requirement: At least 15 years old.
  • Bring prior volunteer experience.
  • Commit to a full week of camp (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM).
  • Personify qualities of a role model—display high moral values, an outgoing personality, strong leadership, and experience with children.
  • Interested volunteer applicants must be available for an interview if called. Interviews may be virtual.
  • Block your calendar for the mandatory volunteer training.

Don't let this opportunity slip away! Dive into the details and submit your application by April 19, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

For inquiries, connect with our Programs Team. Let’s make this summer unforgettable at Camp Mania!

School is almost back in session and it’s time to start thinking about the extracurricular activities to join that will make your college application stand out! Join SYAC to differentiate your resume, meet friends, and gain valuable leadership skills.

What is SYAC?

The Southlake Youth Action Commission is an official City Board open to Southlake high school students and Carroll ISD attendees. SYAC members serve one-year terms and act as the official youth voice of the city.

Who Should Join SYAC?

The Southlake Youth Action Commission is for you if you want to learn more about how your community functions, get an inside look at the daily workings of local government and provide a youth perspective on city matters! We are looking for dedicated students interested in community service to become a vital part of this official city board. Past SYAC members are dedicated scholars, curious leaders, and care about the community they live in!

What does SYAC Do?

SYAC meets monthly from October to May to learn all about the local government process. Serving as a SYAC member will teach you valuable skills such as conducting an official meeting, speaking in public, and managing a project. Meeting important city leaders, learning about different municipal services, and presenting to the City Council are typical activities on the SYAC monthly agenda! Other highlights include managing a service project, participating in Intern Day, and gaining valuable volunteer hours.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of SYAC this year! Applications are available now and are due on August 31!

Southlake painters, photographers, and innovative 2-D artists: Don’t forget to submit your artwork for the second-annual Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition.

The Southlake Arts Council wants to remind you that the submission deadline for Southlake Presents is coming soon! Wrap up your final creations, and submit your digital application by Friday, March 24!

The Southlake Presents Art Show and Competition will showcase our local professional artist community for all to see in Southlake Town Hall. This is the opportunity for you if you are a Southlake-based artist looking to expand your visibility. Don’t forget to look at the rules for eligibility before you submit!

Selected works will be on display in the Southlake Town Hall Lobby from May 12 to June 30! A public art reception will take place on Sunday, May 14, from 5:00- 6:30 PM.

Here is what Arts Council Member Terri Messing said about this award-winning event: “I like the idea of offering a talented artist in the community a place to showcase their work. I’m looking forward to seeing different art and a variety of work from people in the community. Maybe they’ve never shown their pieces in public before. Maybe your neighbor is an artist, and you didn’t even know it. I’m excited to bring the community together through artwork.”

Don’t miss your chance to exhibit amongst the best and brightest artists in our community! Apply today!

The Spring semester is heating up, and summer may feel far away with various competitions, AP tests, and finals left to tackle; however, it’s never too early to solidify your summer plans!

If you are a hard-working high school student looking to gain valuable recreation experience while earning volunteer hours, apply to be a Summer Camp Mania Volunteer Counselor! Summer Camp Mania is Southlake’s premier day camp that provides world-class experiences to our campers in a fun, safe, and structured environment.

We are looking for various Volunteer Counselors to help us administer this year’s camp, run fun games and crafts, and be a helping hand to Camp Staff. Volunteering at Camp Mania is a competitive and prestigious city volunteer opportunity that allows volunteers to earn up to 80 hours of volunteer service! Volunteering at Camp Mania is the ideal way to knock out that 100-hour volunteer requirement while having a great time and helping create life-long memories for our campers.

Ready to solidify your summer plans and join our world-class Programs team? Here are the criteria to become our next Summer Camp Mania Volunteer:

  • Be a part of Volunteer Southlake (Register Here)
  • Submit the Parental Consent Form (under 17) OR
  • Pass a Background Check (17 years old and older)
  • Be at LEAST 15 years old
  • Have prior volunteer experience
  • Commit to working a full week of camp (M-F, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM)
  • Be a good role model, have high moral values, an outgoing personality, strong leadership ability, and experience working with children
  • Available to attend the mandatory volunteer training dates (Thursday, June 1, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM, or Friday, June 2, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM)

Don’t wait to apply for this opportunity! Learn more about it here and apply by April 30, 2023!

Questions? Reach out to Programs Supervisor Sabrina Pettrow.

The Spring semester is heating up, and summer may feel far away with various competitions, AP tests, and finals left to tackle; however, it’s never too early to solidify your summer plans!

If you are a hard-working high school student looking to gain valuable recreation experience while earning volunteer hours, apply to be a Summer Camp Mania Volunteer Counselor! Summer Camp Mania is Southlake’s premier day camp that provides world-class experiences to our campers in a fun, safe, and structured environment.

We are looking for various Volunteer Counselors to help us administer this year’s camp, run fun games and crafts, and be a helping hand to Camp Staff. Volunteering at Camp Mania is a competitive and prestigious city volunteer opportunity that allows volunteers to earn up to 80 hours of volunteer service! Volunteering at Camp Mania is the ideal way to knock out that 100-hour volunteer requirement while having a great time and helping create life-long memories for our campers.

Ready to solidify your summer plans and join our world-class Programs team? Here are the criteria to become our next Summer Camp Mania Volunteer:

  • Be a part of Volunteer Southlake (Register Here)
  • Submit the Parental Consent Form (under 17) OR
  • Pass a Background Check (17 years old and older)
  • Be at LEAST 15 years old
  • Have prior volunteer experience
  • Commit to working a full week of camp (M-F, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM)
  • Be a good role model, have high moral values, an outgoing personality, strong leadership ability, and experience working with children
  • Available to attend the mandatory volunteer training dates (Thursday, June 1, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM, or Friday, June 2, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM)

Don’t wait to apply for this opportunity! Learn more about it here and apply by April 30, 2023!

Questions? Reach out to Programs Supervisor Sabrina Pettrow.

The Spring semester is heating up, and summer may feel far away with various competitions, AP tests, and finals left to tackle; however, it’s never too early to solidify your summer plans!

If you are a hard-working high school student looking to gain valuable recreation experience while earning volunteer hours, apply to be a Summer Camp Mania Volunteer Counselor! Summer Camp Mania is Southlake’s premier day camp that provides world-class experiences to our campers in a fun, safe, and structured environment.

We are looking for various Volunteer Counselors to help us administer this year’s camp, run fun games and crafts, and be a helping hand to Camp Staff. Volunteering at Camp Mania is a competitive and prestigious city volunteer opportunity that allows volunteers to earn up to 80 hours of volunteer service! Volunteering at Camp Mania is the ideal way to knock out that 100-hour volunteer requirement while having a great time and helping create life-long memories for our campers.

Ready to solidify your summer plans and join our world-class Programs team? Here are the criteria to become our next Summer Camp Mania Volunteer:

  • Be a part of Volunteer Southlake (Register Here)
  • Submit the Parental Consent Form (under 17) OR
  • Pass a Background Check (17 years old and older)
  • Be at LEAST 15 years old
  • Have prior volunteer experience
  • Commit to working a full week of camp (M-F, 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM)
  • Be a good role model, have high moral values, an outgoing personality, strong leadership ability, and experience working with children
  • Available to attend the mandatory volunteer training dates (Thursday, June 1, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM, or Friday, June 2, from 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM)

Don’t wait to apply for this opportunity! Learn more about it here and apply by April 30, 2023!

Questions? Reach out to Programs Supervisor Sabrina Pettrow.

Are you an exceptional Southlake teen/ Carroll ISD student? Do you love giving back to your community while simultaneously learning more about local government and how it affects your day-to-day life?

Participating in the Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) gives you first-hand access to the City’s leaders and staff. Ever wonder how strategic decisions about which roads to build or which projects to finance are made? Want to connect with like-minded overachievers and emerging leaders?

The Southlake Youth Action Commission is a recommending volunteer body that serves as the youth voice for the City. In addition, SYAC members get to participate in various volunteer and learning opportunities throughout the year. If you are looking for a way to make your resume and college applications stand out, then apply to be on SYAC for the 2022-2023 school year!

Applications for the upcoming school year are currently open! Here are the requirements to apply:

  • Must be enrolled in 9th - 12th grade
  • Must be a Southlake resident or must attend a C.I.S.D. school
  • Members will serve an 8-month term, beginning in October and expiring in May (in tandem with the academic calendar)
  • Seven students will serve as board members, and up to 13 will serve as alternates
  •  Interested students meeting the qualifications must submit an application by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Learn more and apply today!

Calling all civic-minded Southlake high school students: The Southlake Youth Action Commission is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.

If being the voice of Southlake's youth, learning about the City of Southlake, and participating in community events intrigues you, then SYAC is the place for you!

SYAC is a group of ambitious high school students who want to learn more about local government while making a difference in their community. Members meet once a month during the academic year to interact with different city departments, learn about government functions, and volunteer at exciting city events.

Joining SYAC is an excellent way to gain volunteer hours, make new friends, and boost your resume for college applications. When you become a SYAC member, you get the opportunity to connect with city staff and leaders to gain a better understanding of how the City functions. Highlights of the year include participating in Intern Day, specialized volunteer opportunities, and meeting with City Council members.

Here’s what former SYAC members have to say about their experience:

“I started SYAC my freshman year. It has been one of the best organizations to connect with the local government throughout my high school career. Interning and speaking with city officials monthly has taught me so much about Southlake and how the youth are vital community members. I highly recommend applying to this program if you are interested in government, politics, or just willing to explore new fields of study.” - Rishik Bethi, 2020-2021 SYAC President.

“Many residents don't understand the importance that local government has on us. Through SYAC's guest speakers, hands-on projects, and internship opportunities, I've not only learned how decisions that regularly affect me are made, but I also developed my own ideas and opinions on municipal decisions. Intern Day, especially, has always been a wonderful experience.” Katy Lin, 2020-2021 SYAC Vice President.

“As a part of SYAC, I was provided with an invaluable view into how city municipalities function. It has opened my eyes in terms of future career paths I can pursue. I enjoyed listening to speakers from different departments about what their daily tasks look like, the education they took, and how their career has changed throughout time.” Samad Rizvi, SYAC Member.

"SYAC is a great organization that allows students to explore and learn more about how the city is run. I love the Intern Day that SYAC does each year." Sana Khan, SYAC Member.

Ready to take your knowledge of local government to the next level? Apply today! Applications are due on August 31.

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