We believe in the transformative power of creativity.

The Impact Artist Program has empowered students to see themselves as leaders and changemakers. Students leave the program feeling more confident, emotionally aware, and connected to their communities. We’ve seen powerful final projects—ranging from spoken word pieces to visual art exhibits—that reflect deep personal growth and a desire to make meaningful change.

Only if you want to. We encourage you to share your final project, but how you present it is totally up to you. Whether it’s a performance, video, gallery piece, or something else—you choose the format that fits you best.

It’s way more fun. This is a space where you get to be yourself, express your ideas through art, and connect with others in a creative and inspiring way. It’s about finding your voice, your purpose, and your power.

Develop Artistic Identity and Voice Help students explore and define who they are as artists. Encourage self-expression through chosen creative mediums (visual art, music, dance, theater, or media arts). Connect Art to Purpose and Social Impact Teach students how to align their art with a social or environmental cause. Use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for identifying real-world issues. Build Social-Emotional Skills and Self-Awareness Integrate SEL themes like emotional agility, empathy, gratitude, collaboration, and leadership. Encourage reflection and personal growth through journaling and dialogue. Cultivate Creative Problem Solving and Visioning Guide students through envisioning a better future and brainstorming creative solutions. Empower them to see themselves as agents of change in their communities. Design and Present an Original Impact Project Lead students to create a final artistic piece that represents their personal vision for change. Provide opportunities to share their work through performances, showcases, or exhibitions. Foster Confidence and Leadership Through Art Build public speaking, teamwork, and advocacy skills through presentations and group discussions. Help students leave the program feeling empowered, seen, and capable of influencing the world around them.

That’s totally okay! The program is designed to help you explore your values and discover what matters most to you. You’ll learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and reflect on your own experiences to find your personal connection.

Throughout the Impact Artist Program, SEL themes like emotional agility, empathy, gratitude, collaboration, and leadership are woven in. The program encourages reflection and personal growth through journaling and dialogue. Entertainment for Change’s Impact Artist Program aligns closely with the CASEL framework for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), which includes five core competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. Self-Awareness (Recognizing one’s emotions, values, strengths, and limitations.) In the Impact Artist Program, students reflect on who they are as artists and individuals. Lessons like “The Story of You” and “Why Do I Care?” help students identify personal passions, values, and emotions. Journaling promotes introspection and confidence in personal identity. Self-Management (Regulating emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.) In the Impact Artist Program, themed lessons on emotional agility, vision, and gratitude help students practice self-regulation and mindfulness. Students learn how to channel strong emotions (e.g., anger or passion about social issues) into productive, creative expression. Social Awareness (Empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.) In the Impact Artist Program, students study the UN Sustainable Development Goals, exploring social justice, equity, and environmental issues from global and local perspectives. Group discussion and reflection on community needs fosters empathy and cultural awareness. Relationship Skills (Building healthy relationships, cooperating, and resolving conflict constructively.) In the Impact Artist Program, students collaborate during “co-creating possibility” and group project development. Facilitators guide respectful dialogue and teamwork, reinforcing listening and conflict resolution skills. Responsible Decision-Making (Making caring and constructive choices about personal and social behavior.) In the Impact Artist Program, students choose a social issue they care about and design an art project that promotes positive change. They consider audience, message, and method, applying ethics, purpose, and critical thinking.

Whatever art form you love! Whether it’s drawing, painting, songwriting, dance, filmmaking, poetry, or acting, the program is built to help you use your creativity to make a difference.

You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your project at the end of the program—either in class, online, or at a community event. But it’s your choice how public it is. Some students love sharing widely; others prefer to keep it more private.

Final projects run the gamut! In the past, students have written songs, composed specific playlists tied to emotions, even produced music videos! The SDG Groove is a great example of a final project. Check it out here! #SDGGROOVE

Materials Provided: Impact Artist Journal (you'll order the number of journals you need through Entertainment for Change) Access to the Virtual Classroom with videos and activities Space and equipment needs are minimal. You’ll need enough space for your Impact Artist to comfortably sit for the duration of the program, and pens or markers for your Impact Artist to journal. Optional materials include: magazines for collage and vision boards, SDG cards from the UN, and cardstock or construction paper for the Manifestos activity. Students may look to their local library for Maker Spaces to find additional creative tools.

We use a combination of pre- and post-program reflection surveys, facilitator feedback, student journals, and showcase assessments to evaluate growth in key areas like purpose alignment, emotional intelligence, creative engagement, and leadership. We also gather qualitative feedback from students and teachers to ensure the experience is meaningful and impactful.

Facilitator’s Guide Impact Artist Journals (order the number of journals you need through Entertainment for Change) Access to the Virtual Classroom with videos and activities aligned to the curriculum

We’d love to collaborate! You can support the program by sponsoring school implementations, funding facilitator training, underwriting student materials, or co-hosting community showcases. Reach out to us at contact@entertainmentforchange.com to explore partnership opportunities.

Final projects run the gamut! In the past, students have written songs, composed specific playlists tied to emotions, even produced music videos! The SDG Groove is a great example of a final project. Check it out here! #SDGGROOVE

Many schools and programs decide to showcase their Impact Artists’ work! Entertainment for Change is also in the process of developing a yearly nationwide showcase in NYC that Impact Artists can apply to be a part of.

Space and equipment needs are minimal. You’ll need enough space for each Impact Artist to comfortably sit for the duration of the program, and pens or markers for Impact Artists to journal. Optional materials include: magazines for collage and vision boards, a whiteboard to share ideas, SDG cards from the UN, and cardstock or construction paper for the Manifestos activity. Students may look to their local library for Maker Spaces to find additional creative tools.

Develop Artistic Identity and Voice Help students explore and define who they are as artists. Encourage self-expression through chosen creative mediums (visual art, music, dance, theater, or media arts). Connect Art to Purpose and Social Impact Teach students how to align their art with a social or environmental cause. Use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for identifying real-world issues. Build Social-Emotional Skills and Self-Awareness Integrate SEL themes like emotional agility, empathy, gratitude, collaboration, and leadership. Encourage reflection and personal growth through journaling and dialogue. Cultivate Creative Problem Solving and Visioning Guide students through envisioning a better future and brainstorming creative solutions. Empower them to see themselves as agents of change in their communities. Design and Present an Original Impact Project Lead students to create a final artistic piece that represents their personal vision for change. Provide opportunities to share their work through performances, showcases, or exhibitions. Foster Confidence and Leadership Through Art Build public speaking, teamwork, and advocacy skills through presentations and group discussions. Help students leave the program feeling empowered, seen, and capable of influencing the world around them.

Absolutely. This curriculum is flexible and should be tailored to student interests.

Throughout the Impact Artist Program, SEL themes like emotional agility, empathy, gratitude, collaboration, and leadership are woven in. The program encourages reflection and personal growth through journaling and dialogue. Entertainment for Change’s Impact Artist Program aligns closely with the CASEL framework for Social and Emotional Learning, which includes five core competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. Self-Awareness (Recognizing one’s emotions, values, strengths, and limitations.) In the Impact Artist Program, students reflect on who they are as artists and individuals. Lessons like “The Story of You” and “Why Do I Care?” help students identify personal passions, values, and emotions. Journaling promotes introspection and confidence in personal identity. Self-Management (Regulating emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.) In the Impact Artist Program, themed lessons on emotional agility, vision, and gratitude help students practice self-regulation and mindfulness. Students learn how to channel strong emotions (e.g., anger or passion about social issues) into productive, creative expression. Social Awareness (Empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.) In the Impact Artist Program, students study the UN Sustainable Development Goals, exploring social justice, equity, and environmental issues from global and local perspectives. Group discussion and reflection on community needs fosters empathy and cultural awareness. Relationship Skills (Building healthy relationships, cooperating, and resolving conflict constructively.) In the Impact Artist Program, students collaborate during “co-creating possibility” and group project development. Facilitators guide respectful dialogue and teamwork, reinforcing listening and conflict resolution skills. Responsible Decision-Making (Making caring and constructive choices about personal and social behavior.) In the Impact Artist Program, students choose a social issue they care about and design an art project that promotes positive change. They consider audience, message, and method, applying ethics, purpose, and critical thinking.

The Impact Artist Program is aligned to the NY State Standards for all Arts programming. (Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Arts) A chart in the back of the Facilitator’s Guide shows the alignment for each lesson with the standard it meets. These NY State Standards are tied to the National Core Arts Standards and are easy to connect.

At its core, the Impact Artist Program centers equity. It gives students—particularly those from historically marginalized communities—the tools to explore identity, express their voice, and engage in creative activism. By aligning with the SDGs and integrating SEL, the program supports youth in recognizing their power and impact.

While no specific certification is required, by reviewing the first section of the Facilitator’s Guide you will gain insight and knowledge that will help you lead your Impact Artists.

Students have 100% agency over their final projects. They may choose any medium they like and any form they desire to communicate their artistic activism.

The program is fully customizable! We recommend presenting it in a 3-week camp setting or an 18-week semester, but ultimately you will decide how best to facilitate the program for your needs. You’ll receive the Facilitator’s Guide and access to the Virtual Classroom, and from there you can customize the program to your needs.

You will elect someone at your organization to lead the Impact Artist Program. This ensures that the people who know your population the best are leading it, and helps form a deeper connection with students. The facilitator is an important part of the Impact Artist program so we provide training and support through the Facilitator’s Guide and the Virtual Classroom while the facilitator nurtures your community.

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The 3-week workshop assumes more hours of instruction every day in order to fit the whole program into your schedule. An 18-week semester assumes fewer hours of instruction per week. Both programs incorporate the full curriculum.

The Impact Artist Program most closely aligns with arts programming and is aligned to the NY State Standards for all forms of arts programming. (Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Arts)