On April 8, 2020, Creative Generation celebrated one year of inspiring, connecting, and amplifying the work of individuals and organizations dedicated to cultivating the creative capacities of the next generation.
Now, more than ever, our work is making a difference in the lives of people in communities around the world. Below, please find a summary of our work in the past year:
First – and most recently – we have responded with agility to the COVID-19 epidemic. We quickly developed and deployed a Fast Response Survey and published the findings in a blog focused on how funders can respond to support to the crisis. Next, we launched the #KeepMakingArt campaign to inspire and support youth, educators & artists, parents, and organizations to keep making art despite the tremendous circumstances we are facing. At last count we have 200+ partners on all six continents, and we are reaching 1.25+ million on social media daily!
Second, the Campaign for a Creative Generation launched Campaign 2020: Arts and Cultural Education is a Fundamental, Civil, and Human Right in January. We have engaged constituents from 80+ nations, at a rate of approximately 1,000 website visitors daily, through our digital communications strategy. As of this week, we have published 44 blog posts, 23 newsletters, 89 Instagram posts, and on social media we reach over 4,000 people every day through Facebook and Twitter!
Third, we have presented at 20 regional or global conferences, providing learning opportunities for 1,500+ artists, educators, organizational leaders, and youth. Most notably, our work was featured at the World Youth Forum (Egypt) and the World Alliance for Arts Education (Germany). Just this week, we will begin to pilot our Gen C Academy, which has been developed in concert with our advisory committeeand expects to roll out in 2021.
Fourth, we have supported programs around the world to catalyze creative community action. From the U.S. to South Sudan to New Zealand, working with artists and youth, the projects within the Gen C Incubator are reimagining the possibilities of creativity in communities.
Lastly, we have finalized all of our legal obligations in establishing our organizational foundations. A few months ago, we received our B-Corp status, which allows us to operate in public service with fidelity to our mission. This means we now have a sophisticated finance and operations infrastructure.
Additionally, we have welcomed over 60 members to our community of supporters, a group of individuals who are dedicated to the global network of artists, educators, community leaders, and young people who are catalyzing creative community action. Quarterly, they receive a special, in-depth update on the status of our work. Should you wish to become a member, you can join here.