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 of NYC, 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 centers, parks, foster care facilities, and in juvenile justice settings. Our programs build confidence, unlock a love of learning, and teach valuable technical and social-emotional skills while creating profound connections between our young constituents, their art, and their communities. Students are never charged for participation, and Youth Apprentices earn wages.