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Art Formed Transforming Communities Through Creative Expression and Arts Education How Art Transforms Underserved Communities At Art Formed weve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of art in underserved communities. Our recent initiative in the Westside neighborhood has shown remarkable results in just six months. Through collaborative murals afterschool programs and community workshops weve seen increased community engagement reduced vandalism and most importantly a renewed sense of pride among residents. The data speaks for itself 87 of participants reported feeling more connected to their neighborhood after participating in our programs.