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DREAMS OF A C R E AT I V E R E VO LU T I O N S a lv a d o r Dal í o n c e l ament ed, “ S o lit t l e o f wh a t c ou l d ha p p en d o es h a pp e n .” At C r e at ive A rt Wo rk s, we’ r e wor k i n g to cha nge t h a t . Li ke Da l í , we dr e a m bi g. We d re a m of a wo r l d wh ere ev ery c h i l d’s e du c at i on i s h o list ic , a n d i n c l u de s c rea t i vi t y a n d co l l abo r at i on , i n q u iry a nd exp res s i on . W h e r e a f i r s t j o b i s a ch a n c e f o r a yo u n g adul t t o gro w p erso n a l l y an d pr of e s s i o na l l y, a n d t o c on tr i bu t e s ome thi ng o f t h em se l v e s to t h e i r c ommuni t y. We d re a m of a wo r l d wh ere y o u n g pe op l e ar e e n e r gi zed by t h e p o s s i bi l i t i e s on the ho ri zo n. C lo se y o u r e y e s f o r a mo ment , a n d im ag i n e wh a t a wonderf ul w o rld t hi s c o u l d be. We i nvi t e y o u t o j o i n u s as we dr e a m o f a crea t ive r e v ol u ti o n .

CONTENTS Our Story

A Message from Brian

Who We Are & Our Mission

Our Impact by the Numbers

Featured Programs

Life in 3D

Seeing the City from New Perspectives

Art Around the World

Our Evening

Our Honorees

Past Honorees

Robert Scheinman, 2022 Honoree

Brian Goldman, 2022 Honoree

Amari Outlaw-Clark, 2022 Youth Honoree

Our Thanks

A Message from Andy

Our Host Committee

Our Sponsors

Our Friends and Collaborators

Sponsor Messages

An Oasis in the Heart of the City

Youth Apprentices Aissatou Diallo, Ronel Ingles, Raldyn Espinal, Adela Rivera, at the 2019 unveiling of “Oasis,” at The Hugh, 601 Lexington Avenue. 4

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE D

Unveiling of the Summer Rising mural at Hamilton Grange Middle School 6

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A MESSAGE FROM BRIAN Both my son and daughter are grown and living on their own now. Of all the things I’ve accomplished in my life, I would place helping my kids become happy and independent adults at the top of my list of achievements. Maybe that’s tempting fate. At the very least, it’s bragging, but I believe every parent deserves to give themselves a pat on the back every once in a while. Of course, I can only claim this moment of pride now that I’m looking back. I spent my fair share of sleepless nights. And there were plenty of times when I felt certain that my kids were not listening to a single word I said. But then time would move on and, sometimes weeks later, sometimes years, my kids would do something that clearly demonstrated they actually had been paying attention all along. I was reminded of this when one of our Teaching Artists compared the experience to waiting for popcorn to pop. Nothing happens for a long time and then all of a sudden, there’s an explosion of ideas, empathy, connections. Pop! Pop! Pop! Those kernels release their potential. Of course, sometimes, the wait can feel interminable. If you think it’s hard for teachers and parents, try to remember that feeling of being stuck in middle school. You aren’t where you want to be, and you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. Some days, in fact, you are convinced the tunnel has no end. And that’s when it helps to have an adult tell you it’s going to be okay if you just keep working and have a bit of faith. At Creative Art Works, we want kids to see their own potential. We want them to know that they will grow and be successful. But we also want them to know that they have value for who they are now, that they have agency, and that their voice matters. We want them to know that we see them and we treasure them. The NYC actress, filmmaker, playwright, rapper, and comedian Radha Blank once

“WORKING WITH YOUTH APPRENTICES IS LIKE WATCHING POPCORN POP. IT HAPPENS TO THEM AT DIFFERENT TIMES BUT, EVENTUALLY, THEY ALL SAY, ‘OH! I GET IT!’ OR THEY HAVE A MOMENT OF CATHARSIS ABOUT THEIR ART OR THEIR PROCESS.” – CAW Teaching Artist Joey Jiménez

said, “Being an artist is bigger than you.” By which she means that making art isn’t all about the artist, it’s just as much about the people who experience the art. In the same way, working at Creative Art Works is about something much bigger than any one person, because we serve youth, which is a joy, and a privilege, and an awesome responsibility. We amplify the voices of young people, but we also give them an audience. We also teach our young people to value different opinions and perspectives and engage in respectful and productive conversations. Most importantly, we try to inspire them to dream big dreams for their own lives. Working at CAW gives me faith in the power of the arts and makes me want to share it. You don’t have to be qualified as an artist to pick up a paint brush or a pencil, or a lump of clay; making art is for everybody. And I personally believe that when you make art, you are sharing a piece of yourself with everybody. And when you do, you just might feel a few kernels of popcorn going off in your own brain, or heart, or soul. Thanks to all our supporters and partners for believing in the transformative power of creative youth development. Wishing you, young and old, students and teachers, many dreams of a creative revolution fulfilled. Yours sincerely,

Brian Ricklin Executive Director and CEO

WHO WE ARE Brian Ricklin Executive Director & CEO Karen Jolicoeur Deputy Director & Director of Development Kirill Baytalskiy Director of Finance & Administration Kenyan Thornell Program Manager Ivory Nunez-Medrano Program Manager – Teaching & Learning Ryan Davis Teaching Artist-in-Residence John Scott Lucas Marketing & Communications Manager Jill Goldstein Office Manager Melisa Vallovera Associate Brooke McKeen Intern

2021 Summer Youth Apprentice Dina Alam in front of the mural “Connections through Time and Space” in the courtyard of River Crossing in East Harlem 10

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-of-school 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 socialemotional skills. Students are never charged for participation.

OUR STORY...

...of sustained growth during uncertain times

FY 2021 sources of funds Contributed Government = 19% In-kind = 7% Individual = 5% Corporate = 7% Foundation = 8% Earned Sale of art = 5% Program income = 7% $ 1.81MM Total

Event Annual Benefit for Kids = 42%

FY 2021 use of funds

Expense Allocation Program services 75% Administration 12% Fundraising 13%

Expense by Program Public Art Youth Employment 42% Out of School Time 29% In-School 22% Community Art-making & New Initiatives 7%

$ 1.25MM Total

OUR IMPACT, BY THE NUMBERS In fiscal year 2021, we provided...

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Youth Apprenticeships in the digital arts and 7 through the creation of large-scale public art CAW continued to serve NYC youth during the worst days of the pandemic through completely redesigned remote Public Art Youth Employment programs. This past fiscal year, we provided 267 full-time and part-time jobs to young NYC residents, including inperson mural projects and remote employment through multimedia programs.

Youth Apprentice painting part of the commissioned “Star Platinum” art for Savills

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participants with out-of-school time programs with 15 partners

Found object sculpture by students in the PS 88 Queens CASA program

Semester-long after-school, Saturday, and vacation art programs where K-12 students can exercise their artistic, technical, and developmental skills. In mid-March, all OST programs were made available online. In-person programing resumed in July 2021. Professional teaching artists offered a wide variety of art and digital media. A nine-week online character design internship with FunPlus provided an unparalleled career-development opportunity for over 70 NYC high school students.

1,085 students with 13 in-school arts integration programs

Arts-based and integrated units of study help to meet mandated arts education requirements and mitigate the removal of arts education from public schools. Curricula, including anatomy and physiology, earth sciences, media literacy, and the humanities, were designed in keeping with the NY State Learning Standards for the Arts and the NY City Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts as well as the guidelines of Creative Youth Development.

Cardiogram art by student in the Honors Anatomy & Physiology Illustration lab

5 community art-making events

These projects engage youth with their families and enrich cultural pride and amplify youth voice. CAW provided remote events during the pandemic, including virtual projects for Manhattan School District Four and Hike the Heights. We were delighted to return to Harlem Week’s Kids’ Corner in August, and look forward to more in the spring and summer of 2022.

2022 Car-Free Day community mural project

FEATURED PROGRAMS

2021 Summer Youth Apprentices in front of the mural “Connections through Time and Space” in the courtyard of River Crossing in East Harlem

LIFE IN 3D On a bitterly cold January Saturday morning, primary-school students, still swaddled in winter jackets and snow boots, sit around small tables in the art room at PS 88 in Queens, and quite literally build their own rich fantasy worlds. For the past few weeks, they have been creating dioramas, complete with towering castles made of scraps of wood, construction paper backdrops, and clothespin dolls. This art class is integrated with their English as a New Language (ENL) class, so Creative Art Works Teaching Artist Brandi Martin has asked her tiny auteurs to write a descriptive paragraph about their imaginary worlds.

Students in the the ENLintegrated CASA program at Since every child in this class is a non-native speaker, writing a PS 88 in Queens. paragraph in English can be challenging, so teachers have to be patient and adaptable. When one child seems to be struggling to get started, Brandi suggests that he write a few sentences in his native language, just to get the ideas flowing. It works, and the child begins filling up his paper with Chinese characters. The other students at his table are enthralled by this new form of writing. They all want Chinese characters on their papers as well, and their classmate is happy to oblige, producing random words on request. It’s an unplanned teachable moment, and it is the sort of thing that would be hard to replicate in a virtual setting. Brandi credits a boost in attendance to all the PS 88 Saturday programs, in part, to the popularity of the CAW sculpture class, saying, “They come for the art and stay for the English instruction.”

Students in the Sculpture Class at the Hamilton Heights School combined their individual neighborhood sculptures to make one big community.

CAW is providing Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) programs at PS 192, The Hamilton Grange Middle School and The Hamilton Heights School, all in Manhattan City Council District 7; PS/MS 278 in Manhattan District 10; PS/MS 20 in Bronx District 11, and IS 254 in Bronx District 15. The CASA Initiative brings high-quality out-of-school time arts partnerships to NYC public schools and provides vital resources for rich programming that values students holistically and amplifies the artistic experience as central to a robust learning environment. Read more about these programs on our blog.

“CAW’s CASA program has played a vital role in providing enrichment, social emotional support, and community building to all of our students during these challenging times. Through their resources and quality partnerships, the CASA program continues to help foster our school’s vision, which is to provide a progressive educational approach to a diverse population of students in an environment that is nurturing, supportive, culturally responsive, and inclusive.” — Charles Reilly, Principal Hamilton Heights School 16

Screaming monsters inspired by sculpture vessels from Peru from CAW’s Art Around the World program at The Hamilton Heights School The Art Around the World program at the Hamilton Heights School combines art history and social studies with hands-on art experiences. For one project, students learned about ancient Moche and Chimú sculpture vessels from Peru (examples shown in the first two photos) before trying their hand at making their own clay sculptures.

“I’m a really shy person, but making art is where I feel more comfortable.” — Altair, Hamilton Heights

“I love being helpful to others, whether that’s with my classmates or my teachers.” — Michael, Hamilton Heights

Miniature Sets from “The World! (only tiny!)” program at PS/MS 278 Students in the multidisciplinary class are building miniature sets, figures, and props for stop-motion animations. The sculpture is a piece of art in itself which is then used to make another piece of art. Students experiment with photographing their sculptures against different backdrops or with different lighting before creating stop-motion animated GIF’s. Themes include sea creatures, festive holidays, lush tropical gardens, and monsters in the closet.

This program was made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

SEEING LIFE THROUGH A YOUTHFUL LENS

Nermen Elkallini

CAW Youth Apprentice Commissioned to Provide Photos for Prestigious Active Design Guidelines Creative Art Works has collaborated on many active design in schools programs with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) over the years. This fall, the DOHMH invited CAW to collaborate with the Center for Active Design (CfAD) to provide photographs for an updated edition of their award-winning Active Design Guidelines. This manual, which defines active design principles and offers concrete plans for implementing those principles, influences policy and capital decisions across all city agencies as well as many institutions outside NYC. We assembled an all-star team of veterans from previous CAW programs. Justin Beltran, Nermen Elkallini, Alex Frimpong, Jr., Sophia Lee, and Orchid Sylvester were all summer 2021 Youth Apprentices. Mia Castro participated in the Character Design program with FunPlus last winter. Outfitted with professional cameras and lenses, our young photographers spread out across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens searching for images that epitomize the best practices of active design, including bike lanes, pedestrian-only streets, public transportation, farmers markets, and public parks. Youth Apprentices worked under the guidance of CAW Teaching Artist Larson Harley, who taught them the ropes of successful journalistic photography through group assignments and professional critiques of their work. As far as paid photo assignments go, this was a great gig! Read more about this program on our blog.

Sophia Lee

Alex Frimpong, Jr.

This program was made possible, in part, by the Center for Active Design, the New York State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and by generous support of MKDA. Special thanks to Boston Properties for providing program space.

“When I started taking photos, I realized that I have potential and skill. I feel that I was getting better in different areas as I was doing these projects. I feel proud of this work because these were my ideas.” — Courtney McGear y “Before the Ferry Disaster/After the Ferry Disaster,” digital photo and photo editing by Courtney McGeary

Get Ready / Be Ready at Queens Community Justice Center The photos on this page were produced by photographers in a CAW job-readiness program at the Queens Community Justice Center (QCJC). The program introduces young people to professional photography and photo editing skills while simultaneously developing critical employment skills, including time management, teamwork, effective communications, and conflict resolution. Projects were based on real-world assignments and focused on specific aspects of visual storytelling, such as composition, lighting, framing, and leading lines. Youth began by recreating photographs by post-war and contemporary photographers, such as Beuford Smith, Ricky Flores, Endia Beal, Tyler Mitchell, and Carrie Mae Weems, paying close attention to how these masters achieved their results before applying these skills to their own original photographs. During collaborative photo-editing sessions, youth transformed their photos using a free online photo-editing software. Professional results with free software

Learning from the Masters

Stephon Pratt, “Peace Nation” – 2021, photo manipulation using Pixlr.com

This program was designed and implemented by Creative Art Works in collaboration with the Queens Community Justice Center and ECHOES (Each Child Has an Opportunity to Excel and Succeed), a program of the NYC Department of Probation that connects participants to paid externships and an adult trained in life coaching. This Creative Art Works program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, and from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Davonte Jones, “Difficult Roads Lead to Beautiful Destinations” – 2021 Digital Photography inspired by Beuford Smith (inset image) 19

ART AROUND THE WORLD Creative Art Works designed the Art Around the World program to teach young learners about arts and artists in under-represented cultures. Each lesson plan starts with an opportunity to explore new materials and create freely. Next, students are introduced to a work of art that represents a particular culture or place of origin, such as pre-columbian Mochi animal vessels from Peru, narrative paintings inspired by Chicana artist Carmen Lomas Garza, collages inspired by the quilts of Gee’s Bend, and portraits inspired by the works of Frida Kahlo. These examples serve not only as inspiration for student artwork, but also as a starting point for class discussions. Students explore a variety of materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, collographs (printing using found objects), and mixed media assemblages. It is impossible to look upon the art produced in these classes without smiling. They are a testament to the imaginative powers of young minds.

Collages Inspired by Gee’s Bend Quilts

Coffee Filter Watercolor Paintings Inspired by Tibetan Mandalas This Creative Art Works program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural After-School Adventures (CASA) Initiative in partnership with the City Council.

Portraits Inspired by Fria Khalo

Painting portraits teach young artists how to recognize shapes, how to hold tools and how to use different kinds of drawing materials. Students learn about mixing colors at the same time they learn to think in abstractions. Learning how to look closely and see different colors, shapes, and patterns sharpens their powers of observation.

Family Portraits Inspired by Carmen Lomas Garza 21

OUR EVENIN When

Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:00 — 8:00 PM

Where

157 E. 53rd Street New York, NY

The Festivities •

Enjoy cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to mingle with guests and CAW Teaching Artists and Youth Apprentices.

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View selected works in our gallery of youthcreated art.

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Leave your mark on our community collage.

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Join CAW young people and Teaching Artists painting a mural live on site.

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NG HONORING Brian Goldman Vice Chairman, Newmark Robert Scheinman Principal, J.T. Magen Amari Outlaw-Clark Youth Honoree

OUR HO Youth Apprentices and CAW Teaching Artists pose in front of the polytch, Golden Experience, commisioned by Savills North America for their new midtown offices. 24

NOREES 25

OUR PAST HONOREES Whitney Arcaro, Head of Marketing & Retail Leasing, RXR NY Family Court Accepted by the Hon. Karen Lupuloff

Jerome Montrone, Managing Director Beacon Capital Partners NYC Department of Health, Active Design in Schools Accepted by Teddy Swenson, MPH, Program Manager

John P. Maher, Executive Vice President, CBRE Donald Notice, Executive Director West Harlem Group Assistance

Dave Cheikin Brookf ield Properties (Represented by Jerry Larkin, Executive Vice President)

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2020 2019 2018

Felipe Franco, Deputy Commissioner NYC Administration for Children’s Services

Glen Weiss, Executive Vice President, Vornado David Fanning, Principal, A. Philip Randolph Campus HS

Neil Goldmacher, Vice Chairman, Newmark Ben Lev, Principal, Hamilton Grange Middle School

2017 2016

Marcia Sells, Dean of Students, Harvard Law School, & former Associate Dean, Columbia University School of the Arts, a community partner Brookie Maxwell, Founder, Creative Art Works (in memoriam)

Scott Panzer, Vice Chairman, JLL Rick Wise, CEO, Lippincott Olga Quiles, Principal, MS 328

2015

Jim Cole, Vice Principal, MS 328

John Cephaly, Executive Vice Chair Cushman and Wakef ield Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson, NY Family Court

2014

Glenn Palmer-Smith, Artist and Author Murals of New York City Robert Selsam, Executive Chairman, Boston Properties (Lifetime Achievement)

2013

Michael Laginestra, Vice Chairman, CBRE Debbie Schaefer, Principal, PS 192 Colin Thompson, Artist

2012

Paul Amrich, Vice Chairman, CBRE Peter Passidomo, Chief Clerk, NY Family Court

Tom Lunke, Planning Director, Harlem Community Development Corp.

2011

Frank Doyle, Vice Chairman, JLL

Andy Levin, Senior Vice President, Boston Properties

2010

Pam Haller, Program Manager Health Education and Outreach, NY Presby terian Hospital

Students in the Saturday CASA sculpture program at PS 88 in Queens created castles out of found objects and tiny dolls out of clothespins. 28

OUR 2022 HONOREE Robert Scheinman Principal, J.T. Magen Bobby Scheinman joined J.T. Magen & Company in 2007. He has been active in the construction industry for over 35 years. Under his leadership as a Principal of the firm, he has helped identify J.T. Magen as one of the nation’s top privately-owned construction companies. As Principal-in-Charge, Bobby is a critical decision maker whose role encompasses strategic planning, company management, and maintaining positive client relationships. He heads the new business development for many of the company’s major projects and ensures existing client satisfaction. He is a major factor in the company’s growth, market position, and its significant, and enviable, amount of repeat business. Bobby has been privileged to service and oversee projects for some of the nation’s most influential and well-known organizations. These include projects for Fortune 500 companies, privately owned firms, hedge funds, TAMI, finance and banking, education, non-profit organizations, and a comprehensive lineup of America’s best-known brands across all industry sectors. Bobby currently serves on J.T. Magen’s Diversity Committee and is equally enthusiastic about his philanthropic duties. He is a member of the Executive Board for the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center and is the Co-Chair of their Golf Tournament Committee. Bobby has reliably been a fundraiser for the AHRC and is an acting committee member. The North Shore Autism Circle’s Holes for Hope annual golf event was hosted at Engineers Country Club, where Bobby served as President for three years. In 2019, Bobby received the Camillo Ricordi Humanitarian Honoree award from the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation at the Empire Ball. Bobby would like to thank his wonderful team at J.T. Magen as well as his incredibly supportive friends and family. Bobby has been married to his wife, Susan, for 40 years, and they are so proud of their two terrific daughters Taylor and Claudia, sons-in-law Luke and Jason, and granddaughters Mikaela and Colette. He is both humbled and grateful to be co-honoree this evening and greatly appreciates all the support from Creative Art Works and the generosity of the sponsors that contributed to this meaningful organization.

Youth Apprentices from the “Bodega Cats” painting the massive mural, “Connections Through Time and Space” at The Crossing in East Harlem. This love letter to a vibrant neighborhood was completed during CAW’s summer 2021 Public Art Youth Employment program.

OUR 2022 HONOREE Brian Goldman Chairman, Newmark

Brian Goldman joined Newmark in 1995 and serves as Vice Chairman at the firm’s headquarters in New York City. One of the country’s most accomplished advisors to premier companies, he focuses exclusively on tenant representation. Over the course of his 27-year career at Newmark, Brian has become one of the commercial real estate industry’s leading brokers. Today, he plays an instrumental role in serving as a mentor to Newmark’s junior brokers, including his dedicated team of eight. Brian is a current member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and received their Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Award in 2015 for his work on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover. Outside of work, Brian is a generous supporter of multiple youth-focused nonprofits. He has served on the Host Committee of Creative Art Works’ Annual Benefit for Kids – the foundation’s most important fundraiser – for six consecutive years. In addition, Brian has been a consistent supporter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for the past 11 years and Child Mind Institute. When not at work or watching his two sons, Lucas and Justin, play sports, Brian enjoys playing golf and racing cars, a hobby he has enjoyed for many years that lends itself to his work advising luxury automobile brands. Brian received his B.S. degree in Marketing from the School of Management at Boston University. He resides in Manhattan with his wife Joanna and their sons.

OUR 2022 YOUTH HONOREE Amari Outlaw-Clark

Amari Outlaw-Clark first came to our attention as a Youth Apprentice (YA) in 2016 when she joined the team painting a mural for the lobby of Bronx Family Court. She returned to us as a YA in 2021, when she joined the Character Design program, where she was voted “Most Likely to Become a Character Designer” by her peers. She is currently studying Liberal Arts and Business at Bronx Community College. She is also working for CAW as a Teaching Artist Assistant. We sat down with Amari to ask her about her experiences in our programs and her future plans.

Amari, back row, third from right, and her fellow Youth Apprentices at Bronx Family Court in 2019.

Tell us about your experience working on the mural for Family Court. I was part of a group of Youth Apprentices who were commissioned by Bronx Family Court to create a mural for their lobby, titled In Harmony’s Way. It was way out of my comfort zone as a “secluded artist.” I had to collaborate with both experienced and inexperienced artists, but I was able to build skills I never knew I had before.

What is the biggest thing you learned in the character design program? The biggest thing I learned was the ability to tell a character’s story with just their appearance. The way a character looks reveals so much about them – where they live, where they work, what they like to do. I realized the importance of visual communication and I wanted to expand on that the more I learned. What was it like working with your Teaching Artist, Kristy McCarthy, in the character design program? From day one, Kristy was this open, friendly, and relatable presence. She really did her best when it came to bringing myself and my fellow interns out of our shells. I was so impressed with her teaching style and the warm atmosphere she was able to create. You are now a Teaching Artist Assistant. What are some of the things you love about the job? What are some of the challenges? I love connecting with the kids and asking them about their interests, their passions, and what they want to do in the future. The challenges consist of time management and organization. There are moments when my TA and I really have to hammer down and use our time wisely. 32

“My character is Jackie ‘Strongwater’ Nelson. He is a 43-year-old fisherman who used to be a professional wrestler until he suffered a major injury. I created him early in the program and I was able to develop him further as I realized more about his personality. He’s a big dude with a big heart. He has a love for the ocean but, most importantly, he loves his wife and children.”

– Amari Outlaw-Clark

Do you see teaching as a career path? I would love to pursue a teaching career. An important goal for me is to invest in youth through the arts and let them know they always have a voice and stories worth hearing. This job has taught me that kids are sometimes underestimated, but with the right tools they can really show the world what they are capable of. What are your plans once you graduate from Bronx Community College? I want to continue my education at an art school. I want to have my own small art business in the future, and I know that my education will only help fuel that dream. Are you keeping up with your art practice? I’ve pursued different art forms, such as music and writing. I’ve been taking advantage of the luxury of being outside in a post-pandemic world and taking in the inspiration from my community and environment. A few years ago, you described yourself as a “secluded artist.” Now that you are working as a Teaching Artist Assistant, do you still feel the same way? I’m still an introvert, but that hasn't stopped me from making wonderful connections and stepping out of my bubble. I try to look at it as a superpower more than a weakness. I’ve been told that I'm a sensitive genuine soul and it really shows in my artistry and work ethic. Being in a field where I’m in constant contact with others has helped a lot in the sense that the world doesn't seem as scary. The world is filled with so much love and light. You just gotta look for it or you’ll miss it. 33

OUR THANKS

Students in the “Art Around the World” program at PS 380 in Brooklyn. 34

A MESSAGE FROM ANDY Andrew Levin Chair & President

I’ve been looking forward to an in-person Benefit for over three years. I am excited for the opportunity to shake the hands of so many of our sponsors, donors, partners, staff, Teaching Artists, and especially the kids we serve. This year, we’ve also been overjoyed to get back to working with young people in person! Since last July, we’ve provided more than 150 youth apprenticeships through both inperson and remote digital art employment programs. We’ve served nearly 2,000 students through in-school and out-of-school time programs this academic year. And we will reach hundreds with community art-making now that the warmer weather is here. This summer, we are looking forward to offering 75 apprenticeships to NYC youth with creative workforce development programs creating public art at Montefiore Square in Manhattan; PS/MS 4 in The Bronx; and New York State Family Court, Bronx Dvision. This year, we welcomed Kirill Baytalskiy as our new Director of Finance and Administration. Our Programs team now consists of Program Manager Kenyan Thornell, Program Manager of Teaching and Learning Ivory Nunez-Medrano, and our first Teaching Artist-in-Residence Ryan Davis. We are thrilled to introduce our new Board member, Janet Woods, Vice Chairman and Northeast Region Lead from Savills. As always, we salute the passion and commitment of all our board members, past and present, and the generosity of our grantors. On behalf of the Board, we are grateful for the selfless contributions of tonight’s Honorees and Benefit Co-chairs. I wish to thank our honorees, Brian Goldman of Newmark and Bobby Scheinman of J.T. Magen, both longtime supporters of CAW and lifelong advocates of creative youth development. We are thrilled to honor our own Amari Outlaw-Clark, a veteran Youth Apprentice, who is now working as a CAW Teaching Artist Assistant-in-Training. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate all the things that make Creative Art Works special – our students, our Youth Apprentices, our staff and Teaching Artists, our wonderful program partners, and all the sponsors and donors who make our work possible. With gratitude,

Andy Levin Board Chair & President

OUR HOST COMMITTEE OUR BOARD Andrew D. Levin Chair & President

Angela Pennyfeather

Brian Ricklin CEO & Executive Director

Janet Woods

Eric Withrow Treasurer

Mark Evans

Julia Sanabria Secretary

Andrew Stern Marcos Santiago Mosely Chaszar Neil Goldmacher Steven Soutendijk

OUR BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS David A. Green

Matthew Lorberbaum

David Cheikin

Michael Kleinberg

Frank Doyle

Michael Laginestra

Glen Weiss

Peter Turchin

Heather Kahn

Rob Lowe

Jerome Montrone

Robert Finger

John Maher

Scott Corneby

Lesley Lisser

Scott Panzer

Mark Furman

Tom Hill

OUR SPONSORS PREMIER SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Boston Properties CBRE Cushman & Wakefield JLL J.T. Magen & Company Newmark

Acker Ambassador Construction Avison Young Building Contractors Association The Coleman Foundation Davis Polk Design Republic Empire Office Fogarty Finger Architecture Fried Frank Gensler GFP Real Estate Glenview Capital Management Greenberg Traurig Invesco / L+M Development Partners JDP Mechanical John Maher JRM Construction Management Julia & Michael Sanabria Lippincott Lutron Electronics Manhattan Mechanical Contractors Mark Evans Morgan Stanley Mosely Chaszar O’Connor Associates The Olayan Group PJ Mechanical Principal Building Services Pritchard Industries RFR Structure Tone Ted Moudis Associates USIS Vornado Realty Trust VVA Weil

DIAMOND SPONSORS Rudin Management Company PLATINUM SPONSORS Bari & Neil Goldmacher GOLD SPONSORS Andrew & Julie Levin Aon Brian and Joanna Goldman Brian Ricklin Colliers International Columbia Property Trust Eric Withrow & Christine Chang Janwa & Suhail Sikhtian Jay Goldman Meg & Bennett Goodman Leon & Toby Cooperman Family Foundation MKDA M.Y. Safra Bank Paramount Group Pershing Square Savills Tishman Speyer Tri-Star Construction Vanessa & Henry Cornell Vinson & Elkins

We are grateful to our sponsors and donors. Their support is fundamental to our success. 38

BRONZE SPONSORS A+I Alexander Wolf & Son Allen & Ellen Goldman AMA Group Belden Tri-State / Cladding Concepts Benhar Office Interiors Bentley Chelsea Lighting Copper Hill Development DeMatteo Research The Donaldson Organization Excel Security Fairstead Fascitelli Family Foundation The Friedland Family Galaxy Glass & Stone James & Marjorie Kuhn Janet Woods Jaros Baum & Bolles John Gallin & Son JTC Painting & Decorating Kirkland & Ellis Lafayette Metal & Glass Penguin RAND Engineering & Architecture Richard Plepler Rick Wise Scott Gelin The Scott M Panzer Foundation SL Green Spectorgroup Spin Design SquareFoot STUDIOS Architecture Sym Real Estate Law TEI Group TPG Architecture Unity Construction The Vander Veen Group Zachys Wine Auctions

OUR FRIENDS AND COLLABORATORS CAW would like to acknowledge the invaluable relationships we have with our collaborators, who include:

Community Partners Audubon Mural Project

New York Family Court

Boys & Girls Club of Harlem

New York Mission Society

BronxWorks

Nonprofit New York

CASES

NYC Administration for Children’s Services: - Children’s Center

Catholic Charities Community Services - Alianza Division Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services

- Division of Family Permanency - Division of Youth & Family Justice

Center for Active Design

NYC Council

Center for Court Innovation

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs

Children’s Aid Society

NYC Department of Education:

City College of New York

- Career and Technical Education

CultureNOW

- Media and Design Commission

East Harlem Health Action Center

- Office of Arts and Special Projects

Harlem Community Development Corporation

NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Harlem Week

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

Henry Street Settlement Hike the Heights HOPE Community Inc. Inwood Community Services Jacob Schiff Neighborhood Association Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine

NYC Department of Youth & Community Development NYS Council on the Arts Play Study Win Police Athletic League PUMP Harlem Queens Community Justice Center Right to Dream

National Guild for Community Arts Education

West Harlem Development Corporation

New East Harlem Merchants Association

West Harlem Group Assistance

Academic Partners A. Philip Randolph Campus High School

IS 93 Queens

CPE2

MS 45 Bronx

Chelsea Career and Technical High School

PS 380 Brooklyn

Community Math and Science Prep

PS 192 Manhattan

Community School District 4 Fordham High School for the Arts Hamilton Grange Middle School Hamilton Heights School High School for Law and Public Service Information Technology High School Innovation Diploma Plus High School Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers Manhattan Early College for Advertising IS 254 Bronx

PS 133 Manhattan PS 7 Manhattan PS 72 Manhattan PS 88 Queens PS/MS 4 Bronx PS/MS 20 Bronx PS/MS 278 Manhattan PS 153 Bronx PS 155 Manhattan Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

PREMIER SPONSOR

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT

CBRE proudly supports Creative Art Works in using the arts to empower young people. We join in celebrating all of this year’s honorees.

PREMIER SPONSOR

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD IS A PROUD PREMIER SPONSOR OF CREATIVE ART WORKS Cushman & Wakeﬁeld is proud to support Creative Art Works for its commitment to

empowering youth and inspiring possibility through arts programming for over 35 years. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, Brian Goldman and Robert Scheinman.

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PREMIER SPONSOR

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

Congratulations! Colliers thanks Creative Art Works for their dedication to New York’s underserved children. Congratulations to this year’s honorees Brian Goldman and Robert Scheinman on their recognition as community leaders.

2022 Benefits for Kids

GOLD SPONSOR

Columbia Property Trust is proud to help Creative Art Works empower the next generation of NYC innovators through art. We congratulate this year's honorees!

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GOLD SPONSOR

A SALUTE TO CREATIVE ART WORKS AND THE HONOREES ON THEIR GOOD DEEDS

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Leon and Toby Cooperman

Photograph by YA Annalis Ramirez 54

GOLD SPONSOR

MKDA PROUDLY SUPPORTS CREATIVE ART WORKS

WWW.MKDA.COM | NEW YORK. STAMFORD. MIAMI. WASHINGTON, DC.

GOLD SPONSOR

We are proud to support Creative Art Works and their mission to empower young people through the visual and multimedia arts. Congratulations to the 2022 honorees:

Brian Goldman Robert Scheinman Amari Outlaw-Clark

GOLD SPONSOR

commercial real estate

Savills is a proud supporter of Creative Art Works and its mission to empower young people through countless forms of art. savills.us

GOLD SPONSOR

Paramount Group is a proud supporter of Creative Art Works and their mission toNewempower young people through York • San Francisco • Washington D.C. countless art programs. We congratulate this year's honorees, Brian Goldman & Robert Scheinman. Headquartered in New York City, Paramount Group, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust that owns, operates, manages, acquires, and redevelops high-quality, Class A office properties located in select central business district sub-markets of New York City and San Francisco. Paramount Group is focused on maximizing the value of its portfolio by leveraging the sought-after locations of its assets and its proven property capabilities to attract and retain high-quality tenants. 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 212.237.3100 www.pgre.com

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

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SILVER SPONSOR

We are proud to support Creative Arts Works and join in special recognition of Brian Goldman and Robert Scheinman.

SILVER SPONSOR

We are proud to support Creative Art Works in its mission to transform young people’s lives through the power of art.

SILVER SPONSOR

www.gensler.com WE SUPPORT CAW’S 2022 ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR KIDS in honoring Brian Goldman Vice Chairman Newmark

SILVER SPONSOR

Now, more than ever, we are proud to support Creative Art Works as they encourage young people to express themselves and tell their stories through art.

SILVER SPONSOR

We are proud to support Creative Art Works’ Benefit for Kids and its 2022 honorees

SILVER SPONSOR WE ARE PLEASED TO SUPPORT Merpanda by elementary school student in our Hamilton Heights in-school program.

Creative Art Works 2022 Benefit for Kids HONORING

Brian Goldman Robert Scheinman

SILVER SPONSOR

VORNADO REALT Y T R U ST C O N G R AT U L AT E S BRIAN GOLDMAN Vice Chairman, Newmark

& ROBERT SCHEINMAN Principal, J.T. Magen

W E P R O U D LY S U P P O R T

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SPECIAL THANKS

BRONZE SPONSOR AND SPECIAL THANKS

We are proud to support Creative Art Works

Part of the STO Building Group family of companies 330 West 34th Street • New York, NY 10001

Original character designs by Youth Apprentices in the 2022 Character Design program. Over 100 students from 5 NYC high schools participated in this paid internship opportunity. See all of their art on our website.

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THANK YOU! We are grateful to for the generous discounted & contributed goods and services from: BlackWalnut Boston Properties Great Performances James Ransom Photography National Event Connection Pritchard Industries Structure Tone Superior Florist Ltd.

AN OASIS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Oasis, the Creative Art Works mural commissioned by Boston Properties for the redevelopment of the atrium of 601 Lexington Avenue, was an extraordinary experience in many ways. For most of the eleven Youth Apprentices who contributed to the design and execution of this mural, this was their first work experience and, for many of them, it was their first time making art of any sort. None of them had ever imagined themselves taking part in a program in which they would create a large-scale mural in a prominent public place, yet they succeeded beautifully. “This mural was a very important part of a very big project. Boston Properties wanted a design that would be consistent with the image we have for this space. It was a challenge, but the design came together, as your group came together, in a collaborative way... and we ended up with something very exciting, something we truly appreciate. Thank you!”

— John Powers, former Boston Properties Executive VP

John Powers, former Boston Properties Executive Vice President, NY Region, speaks directly to CAW Youth Apprentices at the unveiling of “Oasis.” 68

On Ladders: Aissatou Diallo, Khaled Mare, Mohammad Khan, Teaching Artist Assistant Willa Hut, Teaching Artist Mario Naves. Standing: Asma Akter, Binta Bah, Adela Rivera, Ronel Ingles, Raldyn Espinal. Seated: Lubna Shahbaz, Teaching Artist Michael Mitchell, Christy Tom, Alondra Mora.

The ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity of these young people is a reflection of the creative dynamism that makes New York the greatest city in the world. Our Youth Apprentices flourished as individuals and succeeded as a team because of the unique attributes and perspectives they brought to the table. Oasis was created as part of a CAW Public Art Youth Employment program. Bentel & Bentel, the architects, and Local Culture Management, the managers of The Hugh, a new dining and shopping destination, provided input on the design concept and vibe. The site-specific design was largely informed by the immediate surroundings, including the art of Louise Nevelson in the neighboring Saint Peter’s Church, and the 1970’s modernism of the building itself. 69

2022 Youth Apprentice working on “Connections Through Time and Space” at River Crossing, East Harlem.