Youth Arts Matter

Program Complete. Mission Continues.

For over a decade, ARTWorks for Kids collaborated with community organizations in eastern Massachusetts to increase support for youth arts. Our final phase is to inspire others to take action and invest in youth arts.

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Artists, Donors, Leaders: Significant Work Needs Significant Support

Our innovative approach to collaborative fundraising will provoke change across the country. This website is a resource for others to adopt or adapt the ARTWorks model to increase sustainable funding for youth arts. We’ve shared our experiences, lessons learned, and a series of hands-on workshops that will enable you to build a pathway to an arts alliance in your community.

Build It

Build It

Build a coalition of youth arts organizations by convening local advocates and philanthropic partners.

Fund It

Fund It

Grow your major donor base. Collaborate with allies to increase giving across the youth arts advocacy field.

Change It

Change It

Collective advocacy works. Devise the strategy, develop the skills, and forge strong working relationships.

See the Coalition in Action