Our Work
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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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.
Opportunity Youth Community of Practice
Youth Development Professionals
Organizational Development
Multi-Year
Learning Systems
The Opportunity Youth Community of Practice brings together stakeholders to share knowledge, and create impactful strategies for opportunity youth.
SEL Dallas
Youth Development Professionals
Organizational Development
School Year
Learning Systems
Social and emotional learning (SEL) builds the skills, knowledge and attitudes that students and adults need to be successful in school, work and life.
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.