ART WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH | IOWA ARTS IN EDUCATION

900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Open to troubled 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)

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon 9 am - 5 pm Tue 9 am - 5 pm Wed 9 am - 5 pm Thu 9 am - 5 pm Fri 9 am - 5 pm

(515) 777-3182

Voice

https://www.artforceiowa.org

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for services

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Description

Provides 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). Artist mentors help define a safe space and encourage youth artists to find their creative voice. These weekly workshops are based on young people's individual interests.

What's Here

Art Therapy

Providing organization

IOWA ARTS IN EDUCATION

Helps youth to transform through art by establishing safe spaces and giving them access to creative tools to design their healing journey.