Teaching Business and Social Enterprise Through Design + Art
Creativity Lab
ARCK Boston’s Creativity Lab is a hands-on learning studio where middle and high school students ages 12–18 use creativity to discover who they are, build relationships, and design solutions that strengthen their communities.
Through three connected studios—I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE—students explore identity, collaborate with others, turn ideas into real-world projects, and present their work at our Creative Pathways Showcase.
Our multidisciplinary educators and mentors bring diverse perspectives and experience from institutions including MassArt, UMass Lowell, Harvard, MIT, and Boston University. Together, they co-design inclusive, human-centered learning experiences where every student can feel seen, valued, and supported.
Rooted in research and powered by creativity, the Lab helps young people build confidence, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills while receiving mentorship and opportunities to turn their ideas into action.
Some projects past students have worked on:
Antithesis: a fashion brand focused on making stylish, high-quality clothing more accessible and affordable.
Community Connector: a prototype app designed to help young people ages 10–19 build meaningful, in-person connections and strengthen their relationships beyond the digital world.
Sisi’s Salon: a business that combines affordable, high-quality hair services with educational workshops that teach children foundational hair care and styling skills.
Devis Delights: a baking venture that offers fresh, homemade treats at student-friendly prices, providing an affordable alternative to expensive store-bought desserts.
