Free Arts NYC empowers youth from underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed.
Impact
Racial Equity
Persons of color represent 68% of NYC’s total population, but account for only 34% of the creative workforce.
We partner with creative companies to create paid internships that give high school and college students the opportunity to transform their creativity into valuable career paths.
Education Equity
80% of NYCDOE schools rely on cultural organizations like Free Arts NYC to provide quality arts programs.
We prioritize individualized attention through 1:1 mentorship, designed to support students’ interests and goals for an experience that is academically enriching.
Community Resources
Reductions in arts funding fall disproportionately on the City’s lower-income neighborhoods.
Our programs prioritize equity. We cover transportation costs, provide students with technology and equipment, offer meals, art supplies, and allocate stipends for additional materials.