CreativeWorks

Since 2008, CreativeWorks has been instrumental in creating change in a young person’s life. Today, we are called to sharpen our focus, deepen our impact, and clarify our values and practices so that we are best prepared to fulfill our mission and make a positive impact for young people. Our overarching approach organizes all our business practices and staff efforts towards the outcomes we seek for youth: Employability, mastery and future, belonging and membership, responsibility and autonomy, systems of support, financial stability, and wellness.

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SUMMER 2024

FALL 2024

SUMMER 2025

ABOUT

OUR MISSION

is to foster innovative thinkers and directly funnel youth into creative industries that enliven our arts and entertainment economy. CreativeWorks fills a large deficit in education, art centered programming, and workforce development for some of PG County’s most vulnerable residents: youth of color. Program interns are in the crucial years of their lives that will define their trajectory and launch them closer to their dreams. CreativeWorks exists to be that launching pad.

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 17-24, that have interest and are invested in learning or advancing their skill sets towards a career path in the creative industries.

OUR FOCUS + CURRICULUM

CreativeWorkers will gain skills in:

Technical Theater | Lighting + Sound + Set Design + Stage Crew + Front of House & Safety

Performing Arts | Dance + Storytelling + Spoken Word + Visual Arts + Stage & Production Management

Digital Media | Music Production + Photography + Videography + Graphic Design

Life Skills | Research colleges, trade schools, scholarships + fill out financial aid forms + write resumes, cover letters, and learn to research and apply for jobs

As a member of the CreativeWorks family, you will have access to an infinite amount of networking opportunities and will work alongside and learn from professional artists in the game.

The total annual cost of the CreativeWorks program is $650,000. Of this, $300,000 (46%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant. The other $350,000 (54%) is funded through non-Federal resources.