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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.

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CREATIVE SESSIONS
October 25-May 17

New York City, Milwaukee


Join us each month for Creative Sessions held in both New York City and Milwaukee. Creative Sessions are one time artist led workshops that cover a range of topics and activities in the creative field. Past sessions include photography, canvas stretching, creative writing, printmaking and more!

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Creative Collectives

Since 1991, we’ve held arts workshops with young people coping with challenging circumstances such as homelessness and the juvenile justice system.

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New York, Milwaukee
New York, Milwaukee
Creative Connections

Art Start’s Creative Connections program offers a continuum of spaces and pathways where teens and young adults can explore, learn, and grow into their own place in the creative arts industries. Join CCX //NYC// //MKE//

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New York, Milwaukee
New York, Milwaukee
Public Exchanges

Public Exchanges is a public platform for the voices and visions of the Art Start community of youth and families.

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October 25, 2023
October Creative Session MKE

Join us in our new location at Mitchell Street Arts (MiSA) for an evening of professional photoshoots, food, music, & socializing! Featuring special guest professional photographers: Nick Collura & CJ Foeckler.