SPARK! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that seeks to ignite the spark of creativity inherent in all children by offering an environment that, combined with creative programming, inspires minds, builds confidence and shapes the future for all children.
Over 40% of children served through SPARK! programs are those who need it most: children from low-income families who lack the opportunities of their more affluent peers. SPARK! collaborates with community agencies and nonprofits serving low-income families to help identify those who will most benefit from our programs. These at-risk students receive programming at highly reduced rates or for free.
SPARK! SERVING NORTH TEXAS
- 2800+ students from Title One Schools participated in Group Visits (70% did not receive funding discounts)
- 348 Zip Codes represented in visits to play at SPARK!
- 76 Zip Codes represented in school and organization group visits to SPARK!
- SPARK! provides 13 different TEKS approved STEAM activities for our group visits
- 12,6332nd-12th grade students participated in Group Visits representing School Districts, Nonprofits and Childcare Groups
- 48 High School students provided with mentorship in partnership with SPARK!
- Focus on providing free and discounted play for local Nonprofits serving kids and who are medically and/or physically impaired, recovering from domestic violence and facing homelessness.
What we provide:
- Field Trips
- Birthday Parties
- Event Rentals
- Open Play
- Summer Camps
Our Solution
- The hands-on learning and total creative immersive environment of SPARK! provides students with individualized learning that helps them embrace their full creative potential.
- Students gain confidence with access to innovative programming that empowers them to be creative.
- SPARK! helps students acquire the creative skills needed to excel in school and win in the workforce.
Importance of Art Education
Arts funding in Texas, however, is at one of its lowest levels in the country. According to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, Texas ranks 47th in funding for arts in its 2023 fiscal year budget, with a per capita spending rate of just 34 cents.
Texas ranks 47th in funding for arts