Something powerful happens when you give young people a chance to create public artwork. They find a positive way to express themselves. But something more powerful still takes place when these individuals have led lives that are considered at-risk. They feel more connected to their communities and to their peers. And they gain real-world skills that prepare them for the future.
At ArtWorks, our goal is to empower young people with professional opportunities in the arts. Since 1995, our programs have fostered a new sense of self-esteem, self-motivation and self-sufficiency for over 5,000 youth through pre-employment training and subsidized employment.