Artists For Humanity
Design ServicesMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
Artists For Humanity is a mid-sized design-services organization that centers mentorship and paid professional experiences for teenagers. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, it provides a structured, supportive environment where young people can gain real-world design experience and develop their creative voice. Through collaborative projects and guidance from mentors, AFH aims to reduce barriers across economic, racial, and social lines by helping youths chart their own paths to success through creative work in the community. AFH partners with schools, nonprofits, and private organizations to connect teens with professional networks in design and related fields. Recent collaborations include Excel Dryer for teen-designed artwork on hand dryers in a LEED Platinum-certified building, and Atlas Capital Group on lobby transformation projects. A 2026 city announcement noted that local programs, including AFH, plan to hire hundreds of Boston teens for the upcoming school year, signaling expanded reach in the regional design and youth-development landscape.