Community Building Art Works

Community Building Art Works is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. It is a small organization with 7 employees and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. CBAW offers a variety of art and poetry workshops designed to help individuals process trauma and connect with others. Their programs target service members, veterans, military family members, caregivers, and healthcare workers. CBAW's workshops are offered in partnership with various organizations and are also available as free and donation-based drop-in sessions for the general public. They also host sponsored "Amplified" workshops that focus on helping specific populations share their stories through performances that foster community dialogue. CBAW's workshops are led by a prestigious faculty of award-winning writers, artists, and musicians with experience teaching at renowned institutions. The organization's methodology has been refined over ten years and has proven effective in addressing emotional and physical injuries resulting from trauma. CBAW can be contacted through their website at communitybuildingartworks.org.