The CREATE initiative was developed by art educators in Community High School District 218. CREATE stands for Community Relationships Enhanced with Artistic Talents and Education. We hope this initiative will develop and establish itself into an after school public art group in our three schools; Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, Harold L. Richards High School, and Alan B. Shepard High School. The CREATE initiative will be proposed as a part of a grant provided by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers associated with the Illinois State Board of Education.