The Arts Empowerment Project

The Arts Empowerment Project (TAEP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects children impacted by violence and abuse to existing art programs in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our mission is to break the cycles of violence and trauma through arts opportunities that ignite change in vulnerable youth. Our vision is to build a community that gives every child arts experiences that broaden horizons, foster resilience, and build essential life skills. We work with Mecklenburg Countys 26th Judicial District Court and over a dozen community partners to implement several art-based programs that are tailored to providing youth with opportunities to develop social and emotional life skills, experience positive self-expression, mend their spirits, and discover new possibilities. In addition to connecting children to existing programs, we also provide custom classes. We have served over 1,000 students across our four flagship programs - Arts Access, Culinary Boot Camp, Promoting Pea...