COOP CENTER FOR CREATIVITY'S MISSION IS TO HELP OPEN UP THE NEW COOP FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEW HAVEN COMMUNITY, WHILE ALSO ENABLING COOP STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILIES TO EXPAND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE CIVIC, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL LIFE OF NEW HAVEN, BEYOND WHAT IS POSSIBLE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ALONE. IT WILL RECRUIT PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS, ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLES TO DEVELOP NEW WORK TO BE PRESENTED AT COOP, WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE - THE NEXT GENERATION CREATIVE WORKFORCE - CAN TAKE A VITAL ROLE IN THE PROCESS.