Maritime arts provide Philly youth with a new lease on life
The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory teaches urban youth about boat building, but it also engages them in practices that teach them communication skills, empathy, teamwork,… Read More
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Boston music mentor gives teens a chance to express themselves
Devin Ferreira gets to do what he loves every day — make music and have fun with youth at the Mattapan Teen Center… Read More
Waterville, Maine aspires to recruit young talent through jobs in the arts
The arts economy in Waterville, Maine is positioned for growth, and industries are taking notice by finding and training young people who are… Read More
A theater conservatory in Austin trains youth to perform for success
The Austin, Texas based College Bound Conservatory at Zach Theater helps make students successful in theater, as well as in their careers for the long… Read More
Texas Arts Project prepares high schoolers to enter Austin’s growing film industry
Filmmaking is a growing industry in Texas, increasingly gaining appeal with students. Austin is quickly becoming the next Hollywood. Produced by Ben Pimpler, Erick… Read More
How youth make their cue through performing arts education
College preparation and performing arts education can go hand in hand. Students who participate in Statement Arts programs learn performance techniques while building confidence and… Read More
In Austin, young students learn the art of interior design, engineering and architecture
The firm O’Connell Robertson provides a job shadowing program for students interested in architecture. The local architecture firm aims to build a pipeline… Read More
Generation Gamer
Ahad Akbar graduated from high school early to pursue professional video gaming. He’s not alone. More and more people are building careers in… Read More
Santa Clarita teen owns and manages Escape Room business
Ethan Harpole, a student at West Ranch High School, started his own escape room business in the Santa Clarita Valley. Each room has a different… Read More
Beloved Providence arts org renovates historic rubber mill for new HQ
Providence, Rhode Island is putting historic mills back to work. Last year, after years of planning, WaterFire opened its new headquarters in a previously… Read More