Creative Youth and Community Development Research Center Released

The Creative Youth & Community Development research initiative, commissioned by ArtPlace America and led by Creative Generation, has been released. The initiative sought to explore the intersections of arts & culture, community development, and youth development through community based, youth- and practitioner-led research. The initiative produced a series of web-based tools and resources created by and for practitioners operating in this intersecting space, which we are excited to release the first of today on the ArtPlace America website.

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Advisory Committee and Case Studies Selected for ArtPlace America’s Youth Development Research

ArtPlace America and Creative Generation have partnered to conduct new research focused on arts, culture, and youth development. This work will explore the intersections of creative youth development, creative placemaking, and community development through community based, youth- and practitioner-led research. By the end of the year, a series of new web-based tools and resources will be created by and for practitioners operating in this space. To accomplish this work, a national advisory committee and selection of nine case studies have been selected.

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ArtPlace America and Creative Generation Announce New Initiative

Together, ArtPlace America and Creative Generation are pleased to announce a new research initiative focused on arts, culture, and youth development. This partnership will explore the intersections of creative youth development, creative placemaking, and community development through community based, youth- and practitioner-led research. By the end of the year, a series of new web-based tools and resources will be created by and for practitioners operating in this space.

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