# Coin-Operated Public Art The Laundromat Project is a Non-Profit Arts Organization in Harlem By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-06-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laundromat-project References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheLaundromatProject) & [laundromatproject.org](http://www.laundromatproject.org/) The Laundromat Project is a non-profit arts organization that was started by 2004 Echoing Green Fellows Rise Wilson and Takema Robinson. "The Laundromat Project brings engaging, community-responsive art and artists into local coinops across Greater New York City," the organization writes on its website. "By helping turn imaginations into creative fuel, we empower communities of color living on modest incomes to dream new visions for their own neighborhoods." Some of the programs, which are available for both children and adults, include Create Change, an artist residency, and Works in Progress. **Contact Information** Laundromat Project [website](http://www.laundromatproject.org/) Laundromat Project on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheLaundromatProject) Laundromat Project on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/laundromatproj) Laundromat Project on [Foursquare](https://foursquare.com/laundromatproj) Laundromat Project on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-laundromat-project) Laundromat Project on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaundromatproject) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community-responsive Art:** The Laundromat Project's focus on engaging, community-responsive art presents the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and cultural sector by promoting inclusivity and collaboration. - **Empowerment Through Art:** The Laundromat Project's mission to empower communities of color through art opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in community development and social empowerment. - **Creative Engagement Programs:** The Laundromat Project's Create Change and Works in Progress programs offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in art education and community engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Cultural Sector:** The inclusive and community-responsive approach of The Laundromat Project presents the potential for disruptive innovation in the art and cultural sector, fostering greater diversity and collaboration. - **Community Development:** The Laundromat Project's focus on empowering communities of color through art presents disruptive innovation opportunities in community development, promoting social equity and revitalization. - **Art Education:** The Laundromat Project's creative engagement programs, such as Create Change and Works in Progress, offer avenues for disruptive innovation in art education, empowering individuals and fostering creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Laundry Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loads-of-hope.md) - [Branded On-Campus Laundry Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oncampus-laundry.md) - [Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works3.md) - [Laundromat-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byredo-coin-laundry.md) - [Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Disaster Relief Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-loads-of-hope.md) - [Sporty Laundromat Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundromatch.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md)