Our Story
In 1996, artist Larry Quick recognized the need for a safe space for Black boys to express themselves in the Kenilworth Parkside community. Co-founding Life Pieces To Masterpieces with advocate Mary Brown and fundraiser Ben Johnson, the organization has grown from an after-school arts program for seven boys to a comprehensive nonprofit. Over two decades, LPTM has become a leading model for developing African American boys and young men in marginalized communities.