About Us
Art that heals. Stories that lead.
Workshops, showcases, and community days — captured by youth and mentors.
Who We Are
We center youth voice — always.
We’re a creative community where teens co-design workshops, lead events, and build real-world portfolios. Every session blends creativity, leadership, and mental wellness. Our adult allies — local artists and mentors — are trained to listen first, mentor second.
We operate in schools and partner sites across Galveston, with programs developed alongside Texas A&M University’s Youth Rising Lab.
Values
What we stand for
Healing-Centered
Youth-Led
Community-Powered
Our Model
Create → Reflect → Lead
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Reflect
Lead
Impact
From expression to action
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Team & Mentors
Artists, educators, and allies
Cora Moore
Executive Director
Partnerships, programming, community alliances.
Jonathan Warren
Historical Activist Facilitator
Youth voice, movement history, cultural accountability.
Robyn Douglas
Mental Health Wellness Partner
Healing-centered practices & resources.
Research
Healing-Centered Photovoice
In partnership with Texas A&M University’s Youth Rising Lab (Director: Robyn Douglas, M.A.), our Photovoice project explores how creative expression supports mental health and leadership among Gulf Coast youth.
- ↓ Perceived stress; ↑ Confidence & leadership (p < .001)
- Root-cause exploration of teen mental-health challenges
- “Toolbox for Care” (grounding tools & coping skills)
Voices
What people say
“This was the first time I felt safe to share my story. I’m proud of what I made.”
— Student participant
“CTRL+CREATE bridges creativity and well-being — and students lead the way.”
— School partner