# Creativity-Focused Art Gyms The Art Gym Is a Space for Youth to Find Their Artistic Capabilities By M | Published 2016-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-gym References: [thecreatorsproject.vice](http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/art-gym-liverpool) & [tate.org.uk](http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-liverpool/display/art-gym) The Art Gym is a space at the [Tate Liverpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracey-emin-a-second-life) dedicated to helping youth find and explore their artistic talents and capabilities. The space is designed to have the aesthetic of an exercise room with encouraging and motivational decor with the focus geared towards art and self-expression instead of athleticism. The Art Gym acts as a meeting space for weekly programming, events and a workspace for visitors to use. Unlike a traditional gym, the Art Gym replaces workout equipment with tables, art supplies and photography as well as life-drawing seminars. The space has the aesthetic of a gym to give the room a motivational quality with a boxing ring outlining the walls, punching bags and even hoodies that read 'Art Gym Instructor.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art-focused Gyms:** Creating gym-like spaces for art activities and creative expression. - **Youth Empowerment:** Empowering youth to explore and develop their artistic abilities in a motivating and supportive environment. - **Non-traditional Learning Spaces:** Creating unconventional spaces for learning new skills and knowledge, which breaks away from the traditional education system. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunities for gyms and fitness centers to diversify their offerings by integrating creative classes and workshops into their schedules. - **Education:** Creating innovative teaching methods to engage youth in new and creative ways, such as incorporating art classes into regular curriculums. - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create new spaces and programs that inspire creativity in young people and empower them to explore their artistic abilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mood-Boosting Gym Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-pop-up.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md) - [Hyper-Local Gym Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-for-london-life.md) - [Dynamic Industrial Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit.md) - [Children-Friendly Jiu-Jitsu Academies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiujitsu-gym.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [In-Gym Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-gym-hotel.md) - [Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-to-move.md) - [In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-gym.md)