What we do

OUR MISSION

Creative Art Works empowers young people through the visual and multimedia arts. Our programs equip NYC children, teens and young adults with essential tools and skills; connect them with community, academic success and career opportunities; and inspire them to reach for new possibilities.

Working in underserved neighborhoods, we provide in-school and out-ofschool time classes, public art youth employment programs, and community art-making events in partnership with public schools, recreation and cultural centers, juvenile justice and foster care settings, parks, community events, and the remote/virtual environment. Our programs build confidence, unlock a love of learning, and teach valuable technical and social-emotional skills. Students are never charged for participation.