POWRPLNT

POWRPLNT is a media arts organization that empowers individuals to bridge the digital divide by organizing community interactions that elevate digital literacy and encourage expression through technology. Founded in 2014 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, POWRPLNT delivers resources, mentorship, and education to the next generation of creators. The organization provides digital arts education and access for all, with a focus on connecting emerging media artists and young adults so they can learn tangible creative skills and pursue their passions, based on the belief that access to technology is a right, not a privilege. Through digital art workshops and activations, the organization offers courses led by trailblazing teaching artists, focused on tools and techniques for digital art production. Annually, POWRPLNT collaborates with around 100 emerging media artists and organizes over 80 art projects. Since its inception, the organization has engaged roughly 1,500 young creatives in workshops centered around community, creativity, and digital literacy.