2026-06-09T03:15:31Z 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 861643111 CREATIVE ACADEMY CREA 3479064242 887 W Marietta St STE M202 atlanta GA 30318 Andre DeRamus Executive Director 3479064242 2026-06-09 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https://thecreativeacademyatl.org X X 3900 X 3900 3900 450 1229 53872 55551 -51651 98783 47132 98783 47132 98783 47132 98783 47132 The Creative Academy Inc provided educational programming workforce development training mentorship workshops and experiential learning opportunities for youth interested in careers within the creative industries. Programs focused on music production photography filmmaking entrepreneurship financial literacy and career readiness. During 2025 the organization continued delivering services using grant funds awarded in prior years while expanding access to industry professionals hands on learning opportunities and career exploration experiences for students throughout Georgia. Services included educational workshops workforce development activities mentorship opportunities industry exposure experiences and career readiness programming. Participants gained technical skills professional development experience and increased awareness of career pathways within the creative economy. Program service expenses approximately 55550.96. INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS. The Creative Academy provided experiential learning opportunities designed to expose students to real world creative environments and professionals. Activities included studio visits live event experiences educational field trips networking opportunities and community based learning experiences. These activities helped bridge classroom instruction with real world industry application. Approximately 150 students participated. Services included industry field experiences studio and workplace visits live event and production exposure networking opportunities and professional development activities. Participants gained firsthand exposure to creative careers strengthened professional networks and increased motivation to pursue educational and career opportunities within the arts and entertainment industries. Program expenses approximately 15550.96. Revenue generated 0. 15550 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND SKILLS TRAINING. The Creative Academy provided hands on workshops in music production photography videography and digital media for middle school high school and young adult participants throughout Metro Atlanta. Students received instruction using industry standard software and equipment while developing technical creative and collaborative skills. Workshops included project based learning experiences portfolio development and exposure to creative career pathways. Approximately 400 students participated. Services included music production workshops photography instruction videography instruction digital media training and portfolio development activities. Participants gained technical skills increased creative confidence and developed career awareness in creative industries. Program expenses approximately 25000. Revenue generated 0. 3000 25000 CAREER READINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND LUNCH AND LEARN INITIATIVES. The Creative Academy conducted workforce development and career readiness programming designed to prepare students for post secondary education and careers in the creative economy. Programming included industry panels mentorship opportunities financial literacy instruction entrepreneurship education and Lunch and Learn events featuring professionals from music media business and technology sectors. Approximately 200 students participated. Services included career exploration activities financial literacy training entrepreneurship education industry guest speakers mentorship opportunities and college and workforce readiness preparation. Participants increased their understanding of career opportunities professional skills financial responsibility and pathways to employment within creative industries. Program expenses approximately 15000. Revenue generated 0. 900 15000 55550 Andre DeRamus Executive Director 40.00 0 0 0 Joffre Lester Head of Brand and Strategy 40.00 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 false false GA Andre DeRamus 887 w marietta st nw Suite M202 Atlanta GA 30318 3479064242 false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 242500 3900 246400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 242500 3900 246400 246400 0 0 0 0 0 0 246400 X 1.00000 0.80410 Part I, Line 16 Bank Charges & Fees $362.00 Car rental $249.95 Insurance $382.65 Job Supplies $172.80 Meals & Entertainment $1,532.91 Office Supplies & Software $32,085.49 Other Business Expenses $17,525.06 Travel $1,561.31 Total $53,872.17 Late Fliing cause due to personal injury of administrator.