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We believe in the Power of Art
For 49 years LEAP has partnered with school communities to offer creative arts programs that encourage New York City youth to pursue their passions, develop their strengths, and amplify their voices.
Every Year Serves
20,000 Students
100+
Schools
5 NYC Boroughs
WHY LEAP?
Founded in 1977, LEAP started as a grassroots movement teaching the arts in just four schools. Today, our teaching artists serve 20,000 kids in 140 schools across all five boroughs of New York City. We ensure youth are not only at the table, but leading the conversation so they can be heard and seen as innovative problem-solvers preparing to lead in a thriving creative economy.
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LEAP is a NYC based nonprofit and is a DBA of Learning through an Expanded Arts Program.
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