Building Creative Communities through Collaborative Action
Since 2006 , we have widened access and participation in community arts, bringing people together, and helping shape creative life in our coastal community – with exhibits, events, workshops, collaborative ventures with writers, dancers, and others, art in schools, and art out in the community.
Engaging children and youth has been a core thread from the beginning. In 2018, when art from elementary children was cut from the Fort Bragg School District budget, Flockworks stepped up with out Art@school Program focused on Dana Gray and Redwood School. Bridging the linguistic and cultural divide is a cornerstone for the role of our Bilingual school Resouce artist to add more support for our Latin@ (48%) students and their families.
Against the challenges of Covid-19 in 2020, we sharpened our focus on the children in Fort Bragg. We found creative ways to steadily be there for children – from at-home art support to virtual classroom engagement. And in 2023 Flockworks expanded into full-time management of afterschool programming for the Fort Bragg Unified School District. We serve over 400 children and their their families each week at multiple sites in Fort Bragg.
Flockworks sparks creativity and curiosity to build resilience in our communities and shape a brighter future. We channel resources, talent, and materials to support innovative, hands-on programs that enrich collaborative learning among students, educators, artists, mentors, and community leaders.
We envision a world where creativity and curious thrive – where inclusive experiences empower youth and community members to explore, express and share their unique perspectives.
Through creative explorations, artistic expression, and meaningful collaborations, Flockworks delivers the transformative power of creative to inspire joyful, resilient communities across generations.