CTRL+CREATE: Empowering Youth Through Art & Advocacy
We cultivate safe, culturally responsive spaces where young voices thrive — where creativity meets activism, and tomorrow’s changemakers take the stage.

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Need Help With Youth Engagement?

You’ve come to the right place.

We create culturally responsive and safe spaces where youth can explore new ideas, express their creativity, and turn that energy into advocacy.

Through hands-on workshops led by professional artists, students master artistic mediums with the tools and materials they need to continue their work—while our programs integrate mental health supports and platforms like PhotoVoice to amplify their stories.

The result? Inspired students, involved parents, and energized educators. A more equitable Galveston built by youth who are equipped to lead with creativity, compassion, and courage.

  • Impactful programs that make engagement stick
  • Showcase opportunities via community exhibitions
  • Real tools & resources students keep using

Empowering Youth Voices

CTRL+CREATE is more than a platform — it’s a movement. We provide young people with opportunities to express, innovate, and advocate for change through art, media, and storytelling. Our programs build confidence, leadership, and a sense of belonging in every participant.

Through mentorship and creative projects, we turn passion into purpose and ideas into impact — shaping a generation of changemakers ready to take the mic.

Let’s Make Your Next Youth Program a Win

How It Works

Simple, collaborative, and built around student voice.

STEP 1 · Discover & Define

You’ll meet a CTRL+CREATE coordinator to clarify goals, community needs, and the youth audiences you want to empower.

STEP 2 · Co-Design the Experience

We present workshop options and artist partners, align on timelines, and build in mental-health supports and materials.

STEP 3 · Deliver & Showcase

Programs launch. Youth create, reflect, and share—culminating in showcases and exhibitions that amplify their voices.

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CTRL+CREATE Puts the Motivation Back into Education

CTRL+CREATE: A Youth Engagement Collective delivers tangible benefits you won’t get from a single speaker. With our combined talent and live & online resources, we serve students, families, and educators with a comprehensive plan tailored to your goals.

Join us and make a positive, sustainable impact with our youth and our communities.

Our Creative Impact

From art and storytelling to media and advocacy — see how our programs bring youth creativity to life.

Creative Workshops

Interactive sessions helping youth explore storytelling, digital media, and design expression.

Community Events

Engaging local spaces with art fairs, performances, and cultural collaborations for youth empowerment.

Media Projects

Films, photography, and campaigns produced by youth teams that inspire awareness and action.

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CTRL+CREATE Hybrid Series

Our Hybrid Programming Series blends the buzz of in-person workshops with the reach of online sessions. We tailor each program to your goals—keeping it highly interactive, culturally responsive, and impactful.

With combined talent across live & virtual formats, we equip students, families, and educators with tools to explore creative advocacy, support mental health, and spotlight youth voice.

Students

CTRL+CREATE: Organization Overview

Empowering youth with tools to drive change through culturally responsive, safe, and creative advocacy spaces.
Empowering youth with the tools to drive change by creating culturally responsive and safe spaces where they can engage in advocacy through a variety of artistic expressions.

To cultivate a more equitable and empowered Galveston community by inspiring youth to become changemakers through advocacy and artistic expression. We envision a future where young people are equipped with skills, resources, and support to explore ideas, express creativity, and sustain growth.

Our organization equips young people with resources and support to explore creative advocacy as a way to address societal issues. Through workshops and mental health support, we amplify youth voices, encourage artistic expression, and connect their stories to the wider community.

Our Vision

Igniting Creativity. Inspiring Change.

At CTRL+CREATE, we believe in the power of young voices to transform communities. Our mission is to merge art, technology, and advocacy to build confident creators and compassionate leaders who use creativity to make the world better.

Empower Through Art

We give every young person the tools and guidance to express their identity and share their story fearlessly.

Connect & Collaborate

Our programs unite diverse youth to co-create, build empathy, and drive meaningful action together.

Lead With Purpose

We nurture future leaders who innovate, advocate, and use their voice for social change and cultural impact.