Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK)

Equip young people with the tools to become creative, confident, and purposeful changemakers.

ARCK Boston’s Creativity Lab is a hands-on studio where high school students use creative thinking to discover who they are, collaborate for social impact, and prepare for their futures. Through three interconnected studios—I Am, You Are, We Are—students collaboratively reflect on identity, co-design solutions to community challenges, and present individual projects at our Creativity Catalyst Summit. Rooted in research and powered by creativity, the Lab equips teens with real-world skills, mentorship, and confidence to imagine, design, and lead change.

ARCK is an innovative 501(c)(3) education nonprofit that has been transforming the learning experience for students from marginalized communities since 2012. Our mission is to equip youth with the tools to develop confidence, creativity, and purpose. We achieve this through programs that ignite creative exploration and open doors to success in college, career, and beyond. In 2025, we’re amplifying our impact with the launch of a state-of-the-art Creativity Lab in the Fenway—a space where diverse learners can experiment, express themselves, innovate, and create pathways for a bright future.