Urban ArtWorks
Project Added: October 7, 2020
A large mural on the side of a building created by youth through the program
Urban ArtWorks
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Location:
Seattle, WashingtonRegion:
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Community artsPopulation Density:
UrbanLarge Intended Impact Area:
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Project Website:
https://urbanartworks.org/OVERVIEW
Urban ArtWorks is a program that provides arts-based employment for teens who face barriers to the arts, education, employment, or who are in the juvenile justice system. Their values include connection, expression, belonging, integrity, and anti-racism.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
PROJECT EVALUATION
In 2019 it was reported that the project mentored over 60 teens, provided school-based workshops for 450 youth, created over 60 pieces of public art, and hosted 10 community events where over 1,500 people contributed in collaborative murals in Seattle.