Creative Launchpad is a nonprofit initiative created to change that. We expand access to creativity and design programs for students in grades 3–6, giving them the chance to explore, build, and imagine. Through scholarships, technology awards, and on-demand resources, we help kids see themselves as creators. Not someday, but now.
Creative Launchpad is built on a simple belief: every child deserves the chance to discover their creativity. I grew up loving art but was told it wasn’t practical. I didn’t know what a designer was until college, and I’ve never forgotten that gap. Too many kids with talent and curiosity miss out on opportunities because they don’t have access to tools, mentors, or programs that help them grow.
We’re here to change that. We fund scholarships, creative technology, and learning resources that open doors early. Creativity isn’t extra. It’s essential. It builds confidence, sparks innovation, and prepares students with skills that last a lifetime.
Creative Launchpad provides tangible, hands-on opportunities for students in grades 3–6, starting in Austin and expanding across Texas. We focus on...
Texas has no shortage of creative talent. What it lacks is access.
More than 60% of Texas students are economically disadvantaged, and millions miss out on affordable summer learning opportunities each year. At the same time, the state’s creative economy is projected to grow by 22% and add more than 200,000 jobs by 2030.
The demand for design, innovation, and creative problem-solving has never been higher — yet most students never get the chance to explore these pathways.
Creative Launchpad is changing that by expanding early access to creative programs and resources. We treat creativity as essential, not optional — a skill that builds confidence, opens doors, and prepares kids for the future.
