Website: http://artforceiowa.org/
Mission: Our mission is to create opportunities for youth to transform through art.
Values: Utilizing self-determination as a core tenet to create meaningful growth and authentic purpose through the practice of healing-centered engagement.
Vision: to end all forms of discrimination and bias by cultivating psychological safety, embracing the intersection of art and justice, and foster a sense of belonging and acceptance, so young people can be creative and thrive.
Purpose: Our purpose is to ensure all youth in Iowa have a safe place to express themselves creatively and have access to creative tools to design their own healing journey.
Location: Des Moines ( miles from Grinnell College)
When is service needed: year-round
How to apply: No volunteers needed at this time
Contact: , 515-777-3182, connect@artforceiowa.org
Operation information: Our work is centered on youth and includes our pathways, Heroes, and ArtForce Everywhere programs. The Pathways program is a supportive arts-based community for youth (ages 12-19) who have involvement in the juvenile court system, whether they are labeled delinquent, CINA (Child In Need of Assistance) or in custody of the Iowa Department of Human Services (homeless, in shelter or foster-care systems). The Heroes program is a supportive arts community for youth (ages 12-19) identified as immigrants, refugees and first-generation Americans. ArtForce Everywhere provides robust, age-appropriate art kits and workshops to meet young people where they are in Iowa. Using healing-centered engagement practices, artist mentors and staff practice art with youth in a way that fosters culture, agency, relationships, meaning and aspirations-all practices that lead to healing and flourishing. Workshops are based on young people’s individual interests and encourage them to find their creative voice. Staff also work with youth to make sure their needs are met and they are on track to graduate from high school.
Address: , Des Moines
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