Creative Solutions Summer Performances

Big Thought is a nonprofit organization with a mission to close the opportunity gap for youth by making imagination a part of everyday learning.Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities. And we couldn't do any of it without you.

Big Thought

“I learned that someone with a lot of struggles still has hidden talents. I learned that different people can come together and do something powerful.” 
2014 Creative Solutions participant
For the last 20 years, Big Thought has partnered with the Dallas County Juvenile Department to offer Creative Solutions, a unique art-based summer job training program that keeps troubled youth motivated to seek out their better selves, changing the future of our community one child at a time. c
"The show is dynamic and makes you think.  It's written and produced by the students.  The authenticity of the show is what excites me.  I love seeing the world through their eyes."
Recognized in 2004 with the “Coming Up Taller” award by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Creative Solutions culminates its seven-week summer program with an inspiring performance at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts. Join us and support our talented participants!
Learn more about Creative Solutions:
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<LI><A HREF="http://bit.ly/1HbIb6d" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dallas Morning News Editorial: “When the juvenile justice system helps youths blossom”</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="https://vimeo.com/85395316" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creative Solutions Video </A></LI>
<LI>Learn more about the program at <A HREF="http://www.bigthought.org/creative-solutions" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bigthought.org/creative-solutions</A></LI>
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