Creative Action Celebrates “Lights on Afterschool 2017”
Today is Lights on Afterschool! Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is a national initiative designed to inform communities of the importance afterschool programming…
5 Reasons to Join Us at the 6th Annual Kids’ Ball
It’s almost time for one of our favorite events of the year: The 6th Annual Kids’ Ball! This year’s ball will take place on Saturday,…
11 Black poets to read on Black Poetry Day
At Creative Action we value all forms of art, and today we celebrate one of our favorite mediums, poetry. But not just any poetry—today is…
Staff Spotlight: Meet Our New Site Coordinators
There’s a lot of moving pieces working behind-the-scenes to create the big Creative Action picture. Site Coordinators are just one of those pieces, but play…
Keep Kids Creative Week: 10 Out-of-the-Box Activities
Children are born with creativity. But now, more than ever, they're losing their innate ability to think outside of the box at early ages. With…
Celebrating National Arts in Education Week: A Reflection on Last Year’s Impact
The 2017 school year recently commenced for many of Austin’s youth, a time in which parents, teachers, and students alike have the chance for a…
From Creative Action to Stanford University: A spotlight on Becky Gomez
The typical “American dream” for many of today’s youth still follows the traditional guidelines of the generations before them: work hard in school, get accepted…
Our Outcomes: Creative Action’s 4C Students
There’s no denying the vast amount of research making the strong case that 21st Century Skills and social and emotional learning are critical when it…
DIY Rainbow Crystal Ribbons
Looking to fill some summer time with a quick and hassle-free art project made entirely from common household items? This project was one of many…
Teaching Artist Spotlight: Liza
Liza Fishbone joined Creative Action last fall, teaching After School at Harris Elementary and IDEA Allen. Coming to Austin by way of St. Louis, she…