WHAT WE DO
Community-Word Project is a New York City based 501(c)(3) arts-in-education organization that inspires children in underserved communities to read, interpret and respond to their world and to become active citizens through collaborative arts residencies and teacher training programs.
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TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING
Rigorous training and mentoring prepares artists to achieve academic and curricular goals while drawing upon their professional passion.
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COLLABORATIVE ARTS RESIDENCIES
Multi-disciplinary, arts-integrated curriculum provides alternative learning strategies for writing and creative expression.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Purposeful collaboration with teachers and administrators improves arts pedagogy and enhances curricular outcomes.
OUR NEWS
Bridging Communities, Amplifying Voices: Part 3
Posted on by Katie Rainey
In part three of this three part blog series, we explore Community-Word Project’s beginnings with one of this year’s Annual Benefit Honorees: Echoing Green. READ MOREFrom Pink Hair to Poetry: Artists in the Making
Posted on by Katie Rainey
Former Student Nora Claire Miller reflects on the influence Community-Word Project had in her life, ten years later. READ MOREBridging Communities, Amplifying Voices: Part 2
Posted on by Katie Rainey
In part two of this three part blog series, we explore Community-Word Project’s beginnings with one of this year’s Annual Benefit Honorees: Echoing Green. READ MOREGET INVOLVED
Help us fundamentally change the lives of NYC kids.
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Donate
Inspire lifelong learners by supporting arts education. Fundamentally change the lives of underserved kids.
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Teach
Train and work as a teaching artist and expand your passion for literacy and the arts into underserved classrooms.
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteer, sponsor or partner with CWP! Join the dialog, attend an event, or let us tailor opportunities to participate.