The Laundromat Project

The Laundromat Project is an arts organization founded in 1999 with the slogan "Make Art. Build Community. Create Change." The organization operates in the United States and aims to advance artists and neighbors as change agents in their own communities. They achieve this by making art and culture in community and fostering leadership among neighbors through their celebrated Create Change artist development programs and creative community-building initiatives across New York City. The organization has expanded the idea of a laundromat as a primary place for engagement, using it as a metaphor for various settings where artists and neighbors transform their lives and surroundings, including community gardens, public plazas, local cultural organizations, and more. The Laundromat Project recently received a $250.00K grant investment on 05 December 2023 from the MetLife Foundation. This investment signifies a confidence in the organization's mission and programs, highlighting the potential for long-term impact on the communities they serve. The investment will likely support the expansion of their initiatives and further development of artist-focused community projects, cementing their role as an influential force in promoting social change through art.