CREATIVEWORKS
OUR STORY
OUR VISION
is we aim to nurture each young person’s artistic sensibilities and treat their art as a viable and legitimate contribution to society and their own sense of self.
WHO WE SERVE?
CreativeWorks serves Prince George’s County residents, ages 17+, that have interest and are invested in learning or advancing their skill sets towards a career path in the creative industries.
OUR MISSION
is to foster innovative thinkers and directly funnel young people into creative industries that enliven our arts and entertainment economy. CreativeWorks exists to be that launching pad.
Since 2008, CreativeWorks has transformed the lives of young people, fostering growth and opportunity. Today, we are called to deepen our impact, sharpen our focus, and align our values and practices to better serve those we support, young and old alike. Our approach unites every effort and business practice toward achieving meaningful outcomes, including employability, mastery, belonging, autonomy, financial stability, wellness, and strong support systems. By embracing these principles, we strive to create lasting, positive change for individuals aged 17 and up.
OUR PROGRAMS
Every fall, CreativeWorks will offer a 22-week Pre-Apprenticeship Program. High school seniors and eligible out-of-school youth, aged 17-24, interested in careers in the creative industry can choose from two tracks 1. Digital Media and 2. Performing Arts and Technical Theatre. This paid training program provides life skills, hands-on experience, workshops, field trips, networking, and career planning, culminating in specialized training, internships, and portfolio development.
This paid apprenticeship program connects digital media talent with DMV employers for 2,000 hours of hands-on experience, 144+ hours of training, industry certifications, and a Department of Labor diploma—equipping participants for successful careers in digital media.
MEET OUR STAFF
JESSICA YORK
CreativeWorks Director & Arte Para Todos Creator & Director
Jessica (she/her) has served this amazing organization since 2008. She holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of Nicaragua. Mrs. York brings 21 years of service in the areas of management and customer service. She also brings 15 years to include, Arts Education, and non-profit organizations in areas of program planning, management, human resources, and as an MSDE Certified Educator. Prior to joining JME, Jessica worked for a financial Institution in her country, Nicaragua. Her career has provided work experience in management, accounting, financial management, reporting, analysis, budgeting, and leadership of complex sensitive programs, she is judicious and organized. A native of Nicaragua, and current resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Mrs. York also has a passion for Latin Dance and serves as a mentor for young people, challenging them for a better future.
LIV EDDINGS
CreativeWorks Artistic Development Specialist
Liv (she/her) is a movement artist who finds passion in storytelling through movement. She is often creating choreography as a response to her reality. Liv is a proud University of Maryland Alumni (B.A. in Dance Choreography and Performance), and has choreographed, directed, and produced several works while attending the university. These days she teaches a dance fitness class called AfroFit, develops new artistic works, works in arts administration and production management, and practices artist mentorship.
EBONY PLEASANTS
CreativeWorks Apprenticeship Coordinator
Ebony (she/her), a native New Yorker, has recently returned to the U.S. after spending a decade in El Salvador. During her time there, she specialized in grassroots human rights, developing expertise in Program Management, Development, and Communications. She’s eager to contribute to the launch of the new CreativeWorks Registered Apprenticeship Program at Joe's, bringing her skills to further enhance the organization's impactful community-building efforts with this new, dynamic initiative.
PATRICIA LONG
CreativeWorks Program Coordinator & Digital Media Team Coordinator
Patricia (she/her) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bowie State University with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Secondary education. Afterward, she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and Electronic Media from American University in 2015 and used her knowledge to teach high school Film and Media, English, and Creative Writing courses for 8 years. Patricia hones her media production skills through her work as the owner of a digital media marketing business and an up-and-coming YouTube channel.
JEN LEON
CreativeWorks & Arte Para Todos Program Operations Lead
Jen (she/her) started at Joe’s through the Theater Tech Program (now known as CreativeWorks), she had the opportunity to attend a summer work program at M-NCPPC’s Publick Playhouse as a camp counselor. Then, during the fall of 2009, she was hired part-time at M-NCPPC’s Publick Playhouse, where she found a calling for lighting design and has been designing for 10+ years. Jen returned to Joe’s in 2017 and shortly after became the Theater Production Coordinator where she worked with many wonderful artists. Towards the end of 2023, she joined CreativeWorks and Arte Para Todos where she is teaching theater tech to our young adults and serving the Hispanic/Latino community.
OTONIEL HERNANDEZ
CreativeWorks Digital Media Team Lead
Otto (he/him) is a CreativeWorks alumnus and former intern specializing in digital media. He leads the CreativeWorks Media Team, managing client projects and training new members, and also freelances as a videographer and photographer.
VIOLET R. DELGADO
CreativeWorks Marketing Intern
Stephanie, who goes by Violet (she/him/they), is a young artist, a CreativeWorks alumni and currently CreativeWorks/Arte Para Todos’ marketing intern. Violet creates marketing content for the CreativeWorks and Arte Para Todos social media platforms. They dabble in an array of mediums, while having a personal passion for digital art.
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