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Civic and Social OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Creative Action is a Central Texas organization that uses the arts to support young people’s academic, social, and emotional development. It is the region’s largest provider of creative learning programs and one of Austin’s major employers of local artists. Through interactive classroom performances, after-school residencies, and community-based programs, its teaching artists work directly with youth. The programs are designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the organization serves the Central Texas area by delivering arts-based learning experiences to more than 20,000 youths each year. Its approach centers on leveraging artistic activities to activate academic growth alongside social and emotional skills. A recent development includes a partnership formed in April 2026 with The SAFE Alliance to collaborate on the Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble. The partnership reflects ongoing engagement with community partners to expand access to arts-based education.