MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange is a Philadelphia-based, nonprofit organization that works to increase tolerance among young people worldwide by using art-based projects to explore diverse cultures and social issues relevant to all youth. MYX was founded in direct response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001. It is our belief that culturally-sensitive youth are the hope for a future society free of intolerance. WHY ART? In a shrinking world with expanding cultural biases, violence and war, it is essential to dispel ignorance about different cultures and increase sensitivity toward diverse peoples. Because art is present in all cultures and communicates universal feelings and interpretations of the physical world we all share, MYX uses it in a central way to enlighten young minds to the fundamental common interests that all humans share. © 2002 - 2008 Multicultural Youth eXchange. Come check out the "virtual quilt" MYX students created partnering with NewCourtland Elder Services. Read the January 2008 "In the MYX" Newsletter. Check out Surcle, a new artist cooperative brought to you by the nice people at MYX. [Archived News]