- J.H.S. 98 Herman Ridder School
We envision a world where all artists and learners work together to recognize and celebrate the power of their creative voices to manifest a more equitable future.
Amplifying Voices through Creative Expression
We envision a world where all artists and learners work together to recognize and celebrate the power of their creative voices to manifest a more equitable future.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to facilitate culturally responsive, multidisciplinary art programs for students, teaching artists, and communities to develop and amplify their voices and creative skills.
Impacting Communities through the Arts for 23 years.
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Student Stories:
Kayla Dike
“I believe it is important to not only understand the inequities in our nation but also actively advocate against them. Community-Word Project provides an outlet for social change through poetry and creative arts.”
Community Artwork
Featuring the creative work of Community-Word Project’s Students, Teaching Artists, and Teaching Artist Trainees.
Recent News
September 20, 2023
City Lore recently presented the People's Hall of Fame at Bowery Poetry Club, awarding "tokens" of esteem to a group…
October 24, 2022
Presenting the Graduates of the Spring 2022 Teaching Artist Project (TAP) Class. This anthology is a compilation of their…
October 24, 2022
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Megan Christiansen (she/her) is an interdisciplinary visual artist and educator working in experimental video…
Use Your Outside Voice!
Speak up for creative expression! Join our community as we fundamentally change the lives of NYC Youth.
