Matt D'Arrigo

Matt D'Arrigo is a seasoned leader in creative youth development with a wealth of experience in arts education and community engagement. As Co-Founder of The Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development and Director of Creative Youth Development at the Clare Rose Foundation, Matt focuses on empowering youth through creativity. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees for the National Guild for Community Arts Education, Matt is the Principal at Matt D'Arrigo, Inc. and a member of the Leadership Team at Art=Opportunity, Centre Artes - Cal State San Marcos. Previously, Matt founded and led A Reason To Survive, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth to overcome challenges and enact positive change. Matt D'Arrigo holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine Art and Philosophy from Spring Hill College.