Established in 1985, Waterford Youth Arts has become one of the largest youth arts organisations in Ireland. WYA is a community arts resource that enables young people between 3 and 19 years of age and community groups to participate in creative activity as a means of self-expression and development in a safe, professional, and fun environment. Each year WYA runs a huge array of workshops and projects in dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing.