Urban Arts is the national nonprofit that teaches digital game design as a pathway to college and career, offering free instruction for students to open doors in STEM and the arts. Urban Arts uses games as education, and the power of play to unlock opportunity. Our custom curriculum Game On by Urban Arts is endorsed by the College Board and offered nationally.
Our free Game Academy in NYC serves local students year-round. Urban Arts provides free, robust college-access services, garnering 100% college acceptance and over $71 million in scholarships. Students and alumni are connected to mentorships and networking opportunities at leading media and technology companies, generating a new talent pipeline and a more equitable future.
Game changers start here.
Impact: 100% college acceptance rate
Impact: $71M+ in college scholarships since 2017
300+ original games created by students
Alumni now work at Lucasfilm, Unity, Salesforce, Amazon, more
Founded: 1992
Headquarters: New York City, partners nationally in 15 states and Washington, DC