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We’re excited to share our 2022 Annual Report. This report shares our results from the most recent fiscal year, including our expansion to reach more youth, artists, and communities throughout our region!

In over 25 years of service to Washington State, Urban ArtWorks has worked with marginalized youth, diverse and emerging artists, businesses, and communities to collaboratively transform our public spaces. Our youth programs have helped thousands of young people gain art and employment skills, deepen connections with the community, and expand their self-efficacy.

From 2019-2022 Urban ArtWorks:

Mentored

274 teens for over 17,772 hours of paid arts training

Angelina Villalobos

Board Member, Artist, & Former Youth Apprentice

“Urban ArtWorks gave me a purpose, a job, and a place I needed to be. I was taught accountability and to ask for help if I was struggling. My experience also instilled a responsibility in me to reciprocate. Having people outside your family invested in you means so much, even if at the time you don’t quite understand it. This propels me now as an adult to advise young leaders to think of their future. We want our youth to think beyond themselves as part of a much larger setting. By giving young people the tools to communicate what they need, they’ll be able to go into the world and help their peers and community.”

IMPLEMENTED

School-based arts programs, workshops, and camps for over 1,950 young people

Youth apprentice

“This program has had a big impact on me especially during the pandemic because it has given me a sense of community even when I felt isolated at home.”

Installed

405 public artworks

Ryther

“Our new mural is complete, and all we can say is wow! The youth artists from Urban ArtWorks finished it up last week and it looks incredible! This mural adds so much color and joy to our campus, and we know it will bring a smile to the face of staff and clients when they see it. Thank you to all of the wonderful folks at Urban Artworks for bringing this vision to life!”

Contracted

117 professional artists

Youth apprentice

“Urban Artworks and the people who are part of the organization have always been invested in my growth and I really appreciate the opportunity to be around professional artists and a wide variety of people.”

Engaged

3,734 volunteers in community paint days

Youth Apprentice

“I met a lot of good people within my own community, and I’m looking at life in a different view.”

Provided

Programs and services in over 25 Seattle neighborhoods and 12 cities

FamilyWorks

“Thank you endlessly for bringing this vision to life – it is absolutely amazing. Everyone can’t stop smiling! I hope we collaborate again in the future. A huge thank you for making this happen in such a short timeline, so grateful to you and your team.”

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