Our Priorities
Creating opportunties for youth to transform through art
PRIORITY I
YOUTH-CENTERED
Our work is centered on youth and includes our Pathways, Heroes, and ArtForce Everywhere programs. Pathways and Heroes offer after-school art workshops and support for youth who are underserved and marginalized.
PRIORITY II
YOUTH ADVOCATES
Our Youth Advocates services focus on training adults working with youth and the broader community on J.E.D.I. principles of justice, equity, diversity, and intersectionality and how to apply Youth Mental Health First Aid so that adults can foster the supportive, strengths-based, culturally affirming environments young people need to heal from trauma and thrive in school and in other institutions.
PRIORITY III
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
At the center of our Youth-Centered and Youth Advocates programs are efforts to strengthen communities, so young people live in places that provide strong social support and access to resources and opportunities.
LAUREN L.
This course was AMAZING. My favorite summer academy course ever. I think everyone needs this learning!”
Ankeny School District Middle School Teacher / Read More About Our Trainings
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