The Lewis Prize for Music

Explore the Summative Evaluation Report from our 5-year philanthropic initiative for Creative Youth Development (CYD)! Discover key insights, the transformative impact of CYD programs, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. 🔗 thelewisprize.org/summativereport

Over the past five years, The Lewis Prize for Music has championed Creative Youth Development (CYD) work across the U.S. We’re inspired by the incredible organizations supporting young people with tools to thrive and lead. We remain ambitious for the growth of the CYD field.

Through partnership and collaboration with Creative Youth Development (CYD) organizations and partners across the country, The Lewis Prize has produced CYD research reports, essays, and videos exploring CYD practices. Access these resources at thelewisprize.org

The Lewis Prize for Music will conclude its five-year mission of investing $20 million in Creative Youth Development on December 31, 2024. Read our full statement and join us in celebrating this incredible journey! thelewisprize.org/finalyearmessa… #CreativeYouthDevelopment

The Lewis Prize for Music is excited to present the 2024 Accelerating Change Video Series! Experience inspiring short films released this summer from RYSE Youth Center, INTEMPO, We Are Culture Creators, and The Heartbeat Music Project! thelewisprize.org/acceleratingch…

"The more we invite and make space for each other to gather and learn, the stronger our efforts will be." In the newest entry in our #HealBridgeThrive blog series, Dalouge Smith of @TheLewisPrize weighs in on creative youth development. bit.ly/3XrxHik

We're inspired by the amazing work of CYD organizations across the country who are providing youth with the tools and resources to lead in their communities. Check out these highlights from our D.C. gathering at the National Guild Conference for Community Arts Education!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The Lewis Prize for Music reaffirms our commitment to prioritizing mental wellness as a key factor in the success of young people in our community. Mental health and well-being are crucial to our overall health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Experience the fantastic visual narratives in Part 3 of the Producing Well-Being Report! thelewisprize.org/producingwellb… #ProducingWellbeing #YouthVoice #CreativeYouthDevelopment #WorkforceReadiness

For the Producing Well-being Report, we worked with youth leaders from organizations in our CYD & Workforce Development Systems Change Lab to create narrative illustrations on the impact of CYD programs on workforce readiness for young people.

@TheLewisPrize is thrilled to introduce the Creating Abundance Collaborative. We’re expanding our efforts in #CreativeYouthDevelopment to further growth and innovation among youth through strategic community development, funding, and advocacy. creatingabundancecollaborative.org

Exciting news! @TheLewisPrize @savethemusicfdn have joined forces for the #BlankNotePodcast, hosted by young musicians nationwide!  It’s a peek into their lives as they chat with pros like @NWerthy of @GNote_Official Listen to Ep 2, available now! spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mKRdm7b4IHb

Exciting news! @TheLewisPrize and @savethemusicfdn have joined forces for the #BlankNotePodcast, hosted by young musicians nationwide! 🎙️🎼 It’s a peek into their lives as they chat with pros like @BraxtonCook 🎷 Listen to Episode 1, available now!! podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blank…

The Lewis Prize for Music is thrilled to announce the 2024 Accelerator Awards! Over $3 million will be distributed to Creative Youth Development music organizations empowering young people with the resources and support to thrive. thelewisprize.org/2024awards #CreativeYouthDevelopment

The Lewis Prize for Music is thrilled to announce the 11 finalists continuing the process for the 2024 Accelerator Awards of $500,000. Get to know these creative youth development music organizations that empower communities through incredible impact. thelewisprize.org/2024awards

The Lewis Prize for Music is thrilled to announce the 13 creative youth development music organizations that are Semi-Finalists for the 2024 Accelerator Awards. In recognition of their impact, each organization will receive $15,000. Congratulations! thelewisprize.org/2024awards

Creative Youth Development organizations are positively impacting the lives of youth with tools and resources for success. Check out this highlight from The David’s Harp Foundation in San Diego (CA). @DavidsHarpFound davidsharpfoundation.org #creativeyouthdevelopment

The Jóvenes en Acción (JEA) program at @HydeSquareTF combines Afro-Latin Arts, education support, mentorship, civic engagement, and youth organizing! JEA youth recently received national coverage in @pbsnewshour for research into food pricing equity! Celebrate #YouthVoice!

The INTEMPO Ensemble launched “The Sounds from Latino America” concert series and performed for youth at a local school to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Their next concert is scheduled for October 15th in Greenwich, CT! Learn more: intempo.org #AcceleratorAwardee