Urban Arts Fund: Engage-Gilliam Youth Services Center Partnership

Denver’s Urban Arts Fund was initiated as a graffiti prevention program. In 2017, the UAF was expanded to develop programming partnerships that focus on community building and social change, addressing diversity, equity and inclusiveness values.

"I learned that… I can be something bigger. I got the chance to help make something that everyone comes in after me will be able to look at and it can affect them like it affected me."
– youth participant, AD

"The mural project gave me something to be positive about and look forward to every day."
– youth participant, JA

"It wasn’t just about painting. We got to talk about real life stuff that we are going through."
– youth participant, LM