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- EIN 27-3165045
- info@thecultureworks.org
- (616) 377-8466
- Po Box 1155 Holland MI 49422 USA
- www.thecultureworks.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies
Mission: CultureWorks is a Holland, MI-based faith-inspired nonprofit dedicated to making culturally relevant, transformative art and design experiences accessible to teens from all backgrounds. We connect middle and high school students with professional artists and designers to inspire curiosity, cultivate compassion, and develop 21st century skills and career readiness.
Results: CultureWorks provides hands-on art training for about 1,000 students per year, 160 of whom are enrolled in our multi-week spring, summer, and fall studios. Of those enrolled students, 50% qualify for free/reduced lunch plans, 44% are ethnic minorities (with 31%hispanic heritage), and 31% experience ongoing physical, mental health, or social challenges. We serve middle school and high school students (58% high school) from 14 different schools; the majority of enrollments are from West Ottawa and Holland Public Schools.
Target demographics: By networking with school counselors, pastors, art teachers, parents, physicians, and therapists, we target atrisk and low-income students who are artistically inclined, but lack access to arts programming, because of mental, physical, or social challenges or geographical, financial, or transportation limitations. We overcome these limitations by offering a pay-what-you-can-afford system, transporting students to and from programming when necessary, and recruiting and training staff and volunteers accordingly. We consistently hear from students, parents, counselors, and teachers that our programs are affordable, welcoming, and accessible to students who rely on artistic expression for their emotional, mental, spiritual, and creative well-being.
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1,000 creative youth in the Holland Area, 160 of whom were registered in our after school and summer studios.
Geographic areas served: West Michigan
Programs: after school studios in a wide-variety of mediums, workshops, and community events.