Young Guns Studio

Young Guns Studio is a creative education studio based in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to helping students transform talent into agency. For over 17 years, we’ve guided young artists, designers, and innovators toward top global universities—including Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Carnegie Mellon, and RISD—earning more than 900 acceptance letters and over $10M USD in scholarships. Led by founder Pete Young, Young Guns Studio has developed a proven framework for nurturing the creative minds universities actively seek—students who think originally, create fearlessly, and solve problems with imagination, rigor, and empathy. Our approach goes beyond portfolio preparation. We cultivate distinctly human capacities: Original thinking — the courage to form ideas that challenge convention Creative problem-solving — the ability to translate imagination into action Authentic self-expression — the confidence to create from one’s own story and values Through portfolio mentorship, creative workshops, and educator development programs, we prepare students to thrive at the intersection of art, design, and technology. In the age of AI, we believe art education matters more than ever. Creativity is not just about producing beautiful outcomes—it’s a process of thinking clearly, making meaning, and connecting deeply with the world around us. At Young Guns, we help students cultivate curiosity, open their minds, and access their creative agency—equipping them to become the thoughtful, inventive, and responsible creators the future needs.