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Programs
Our programs offer arts and creative learning opportunities to youth ages 4-24, equipping them with practical skills and meaningful connections.
To expand access to similar opportunities, our Learning Systems initiative unites community organizations in a collaborative network that amplifies our impact.
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Community Action Team (CAT)
Young Adults
College and Career
Youth Action
Year-Round
Direct to Youth
Our Community Action Team is a team of focused youth dedicated to improving their communities and speaking out to create change.
Creative Solutions
High School Students
Middle School Students
Performance Art
Restorative
Visual Art
Summer
Direct to Youth
Creative Solutions is a Dallas-based creative arts program that helps youth in the justice system tap into their creativity, build life skills, and design their futures.
Metro Opportunity Center at Handley
High School Students
Middle School Students
Performance Art
Restorative
Visual Art
School Year
Direct to Youth
Metro Opportunity Center at Handley is a collaboration between Big Thought and Fort Worth ISD to redesign alternative education.
The Fellowship Initiative
High School Students
College and Career
Multi-Year
Direct to Youth
The Fellowship Initiative helps young men succeed in high school, prepare for college, and build leadership skills.
Thriving Minds
Elementary School Students
Middle School Students
Performance Art
STEAM
Visual Art
School Year
Direct to Youth
Thriving Minds is an after school and summer program for elementary and middle school aged youth in Dallas, focused on creative learning.
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Big Thought is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.