During National Celebration Events of 2006, more than 500 award recipients participated in 75 workshops with creative professionals throughout New York City. These creative industry workshops included a poetry writing workshop on the Brooklyn Bridge; a career-building workshop with editors at The New York Times; a group meeting with literary and talent agents at Curtis Brown Ltd.; and studio visits with acclaimed artists and writers around the New York City. The nationally recognized young artists and writers enjoyed a unique window into the professional life of leading creative industry professionals, artists and writers. Creative Workshop 2006

Demonstration of glass blowing techniques at the Michael Davis Stained Glass Studio

Playwright workshop with NY Directors and Actors at the Blue Coyote Theatre Group