Creativity Festival Impact Report

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Creativity Festival Impact Report

827 Students            37 Presenters

Each year, we survey the students and teachers who attend the Creativity Festival. Results from the two-day festival are below.

From the 2025 festival:

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On a scale of 1-5, 91% of students rated Creativity Festival as 4 or 5.

87% of students had never attended the Creativity Festival.

90% of students said that the Creativity Festival presenters talked about how they use creativity and problem solving in their lives and jobs.

93% learned that creativity is a skill that can be practiced and strengthened.

94% learned that creativity and problem solving are important skills for everyone.


When asked “What is one thing you learned today?”, students said…

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“How to use creativity as a strong suit.”

“Creativity can be practiced and strengthened.”

“To not give up.”

“That you can tell stories with movement.”

“Different ways to do art!”

“How to navigate a college campus.”


Teachers said…

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“You organize a perfect day! Love the variety of sessions.”

“Love how well-planned and organized it is. The kids love being able to be ‘in college’ and it feels safe to let them.”

“Everything was smooth and kids are happy!”

“Love, love, love youth leadership and diversity of sessions!”

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