Art Start uses the creative process to nurture the voices, hearts, and minds of historically marginalized youth. We offer a space for them to imagine, believe, and represent their creative vision for their lives and communities.

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CREATIVE SESSIONS
October 25-May 17

New York City, Milwaukee


Join us each month for Creative Sessions held in both New York City and Milwaukee. Creative Sessions are one time artist led workshops that cover a range of topics and activities in the creative field. Past sessions include photography, canvas stretching, creative writing, printmaking and more!

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New York
New York
Creative Collectives

Since 1991, we’ve held arts workshops with young people coping with challenging circumstances such as homelessness and the juvenile justice system.

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New York, Milwaukee
New York, Milwaukee
Creative Connections

Art Start’s Creative Connections program offers a continuum of spaces and pathways where teens and young adults can explore, learn, and grow into their own place in the creative arts industries. Join CCX //NYC// //MKE//

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New York, Milwaukee
New York, Milwaukee
Public Exchanges

Public Exchanges is a public platform for the voices and visions of the Art Start community of youth and families.

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    Hamza

    Hamza's art has evolved from artistic protest about social issues from the East that the West is unaware of to conceptual art about a futuristic utopian space. His artistic expression aims to connect ancestral art forms and stories from Pakistan and his birthplace, America.

    Hamza

    The Emerging Artist program provided me with the opportunity to immerse myself in my art, away from the distractions of daily life. I was able to focus on my work and explore new ideas and techniques, thanks to the supportive and nurturing environment that was created by the residency staff and fellow artists.