Three pillars of impact

Meaningful experiences. Lasting connections. Stronger communities.

At Try To Imagine Collective, we believe creativity is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. Through meaningful experiences, community partnerships, and creative programming, we create opportunities for children, families, and communities to connect, grow, and thrive together.

What we offer

Three areas. One mission.

Our programming spans three interconnected pillars, each designed to meet participants where they are and grow with them over time.

Children

Helping children imagine, create, and discover what's possible.

Families

Creating opportunities for families to connect, grow, and make lasting memories together.

Communities

Bringing people together through creativity, acts of kindness, volunteerism, and shared experiences that strengthen the places we live.

Pillar 01

Children

Helping children imagine, create, and discover what's possible through engaging creative experiences.

Community Read Alouds — Volunteer readers, authors, educators, and community leaders share stories that inspire imagination and a love of reading.
Creative Discovery Days — Hands-on experiences featuring art, music, storytelling, movement, and creative exploration.
Read & Create — Interactive literacy experiences that combine storytelling with creative projects.
Imagination Labs — Rotating creative experiences introducing children to artists, musicians, illustrators, makers, and storytellers.
Acts of Kindness for Kids — Creative service projects that encourage children to spread kindness throughout their communities.

Pillar 02

Families

Creating opportunities for families to connect through creativity and shared experiences.

Family Creativity Nights — Interactive evenings where families create, play, and learn together.
Family Read & Create — Parents and children experience stories together through creative activities.
Family Art Days — Community art experiences designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and lasting memories.
Family Creativity Festival — A celebration of creativity featuring local artists, storytellers, musicians, and community partners.
Creative Community Picnics — Seasonal gatherings that encourage families to connect through creative play and shared experiences.

Pillar 03

Communities

Building stronger communities through creativity, volunteerism, and shared experiences.

Volunteer Reader Initiative — Community volunteers read to children throughout the year at libraries and community events.
Acts of Kindness Projects — Creative community service projects benefiting schools, hospitals, nursing homes, military families, and local organizations.
Community Creativity Days — Free community events featuring creative stations, local artists, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
Community Art Projects — Collaborative murals, public art, and neighborhood creative initiatives that celebrate community identity.
Creative Community Partnerships — Collaborative projects with libraries, parks and recreation, museums, nonprofits, and other community organizations.

How it works

What Makes a Try To Imagine Experience Different?

Intentional

Every experience is thoughtfully designed with a purpose, not just to entertain, but to encourage creativity, connection, and engagement.

Collaborative

We work alongside community partners, artists, volunteers, and organizations to create experiences that reflect the communities we serve.

Creative

Creativity is at the heart of everything we do. We use storytelling, art, music, movement, and other creative experiences to bring people together.

Welcoming

Our experiences are designed to be inclusive, inviting, and accessible so that everyone feels encouraged to participate.

Community-Driven

We believe communities already have incredible strengths. Our role is to create opportunities that bring those strengths together through shared experiences.

Memorable

We hope every experience leaves people feeling inspired, connected, and excited to continue creating together.

Bring our programs to your community

Ready to bring Try To Imagine Collective to your community?

We partner with schools, nonprofits, community organizations, and local leaders to bring our programs where they're needed most. Let's talk.

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