Since 1991, we’ve held arts workshops with young people coping with challenging circumstances such as homelessness and the juvenile justice system.
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.
Join us for an opening reception on June 14, 6pm - 8pm at Sotheby's New York.
A multimedia exhibition portraying the complex narratives of underrepresented youth, asking the world to see them as they choose to be seen.
Since 1991, we’ve held arts workshops with young people coping with challenging circumstances such as homelessness and the juvenile justice system.
Public Exchanges is a public platform for the voices and visions of the Art Start community of youth and families.
"An art program is helping Milwaukee teens see themselves in their own light, rather than the narratives that surround them." - The Guardian, written by Mario Karan
"A new exhibition entitled "See Me Because" showing the final portraits is now on display at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea through June 26." NY1, written by Nina Godfrey.
"Art Start brings creative opportunities to young people where they are, so they can explore their own potential and inherent talents while establishing a sense of consistency and safety with caring and supportive teaching artists and mentors." - Artsper