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we believe

in the power of art

Every Year                Serves

20,000

Students

140

Schools

All 5

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NYC Boroughs

LEAP partners with school communities to offer creative arts programs that encourage New York City youth  to pursue their passions, develop their aand amplify their voices.

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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