Creating Space for Teen Voices

BreatheINK Teaching Artists facilitated over 60 poetry and creative writing workshops in 18 schools during the 2023 Spring Semester. Charter, public, private, and juvenile detention schools hosted our workshops.

BreatheINK School Workshops reached over 1,600 students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County area. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their creativity, build confidence, and connect with others.

At BreatheINK, we believe that the performing arts have the power to transform lives. 82% of students that participated in BreatheINK poetry and spoken word workshops reported having a positive view of poetry after participating