TAHOE PROJECT
California-Based Arts Education Nonprofit Transforming Youth Learning Through Writing, Art & Conversation
Our mission at TAHOE PROJECT is to facilitate learning and teaching through writing, art and conversation.
TAHOE PROJECT envisions communities where writing, art and conversation enable innovative sense making, problem solving and celebration.
In the story, Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson, little Harold navigates a big world, and sometimes-overwhelming situations. Remembering that he holds “the purple crayon,” the instrument of perspective, he solves problems. Each of us can be a holder of a “purple crayon”. And we are each invited to work with perspective through writing, art and conversation. Nourished, these skills can promote dignity, enable resilience and cultivate allegria, happiness.
“luckily, Harold kept his wits and his purple crayon.”
– Crockett Johnson, Harold and the Purple Crayon
About TAHOE PROJECT
We’re TAHOE PROJECT, a nonprofit organization that uses the power of writing, art, and conversation to help young people process experiences, solve problems, and share their voice. Through exhibitions like The Allegria Tree, we collaborate with youth to turn creativity into community-wide insight, healing, and celebration.
Whether it’s poems on leaves, drawings inspired by nature, or spoken reflections, our work helps young people make meaning—and share that meaning with the world.
Our Core Programs
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Youth Exhibitions
We collaborate with schools and educators to create gallery-ready installations like The Allegria Tree, reflecting student experiences through shared art and writing.
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Creative Writing Workshops
We guide students through reflective writing prompts that help them explore resilience, gratitude, and imagination—often in response to major events or emotions.
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Community Conversations
Through our Speaker Series, we bring students into intergenerational conversations—like our wildfire preparedness panel with local firefighters—building trust, clarity, and connection.
FAQs
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We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates hands-on learning projects rooted in writing, art, and conversation to help youth process, reflect, and grow.
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Donations fund youth exhibitions, creative workshops, and community dialogues—ensuring students have materials, mentorship, and platforms for their voices.
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Yes! We collaborate with educators and schools to develop customized projects that culminate in public or classroom showcases.
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These tools help young people make sense of their world. Together, they build emotional resilience, creative confidence, and a stronger sense of community.
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Yes. TAHOE PROJECT is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit and all contributions are tax exempt.
Donate Today
Your gift helps bring joy, reflection, and healing to youth through the arts.
TAHOE PROJECT is a 501(c)3 organization. Your contribution is tax exempt. Thank you for supporting the proliferation of writing, art and conversation.