Arte Fogata believes every young person deserves the opportunity to create, express themselves, and thrive through art.

What began as an independent volunteer art project in La Paz, Bolivia in 2015, has grown into Arte Fogata, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to transformative creative opportunities and fostering meaningful connections for vulnerable youth.

Arte Fogata emerged from founder Robert Aitchison’s more than 25 years of commitment to arts education and community engagement. Alongside his work as a visual artist, Aitchison has spent decades teaching in New York City schools while independently organizing and self funding art workshops for vulnerable youth in Bolivia for more than eleven years.

Our Story

Through years of working alongside children & teens in both New York City and Bolivia, Aitchison witnessed how creative expression can build confidence, strengthen connection, and empower youth to discover and share their voice.

Why Art Matters

Looking Forward

Today, Arte Fogata continues to grow with a vision of expanding access to engaging arts programming, building community partnerships, and creating opportunities for youth to express themselves, connect, and thrive through creativity.