Submitted by April (not verified) on November 22, 2007 - 23:36.
I am currently working every day at a small non profit organization located in a youth center right where the youth live. This program focuses specifically on the use of art as a means for youth to identify their place in their communities. Despite the fact that there is a strong focus on homework help and educational attainment, the youth really get involved in the art projects that they undertake. The most popular art project taken on by the youth are murals that represent their culture, which they display to their community. This takes youth actively engaging with their community, peers, and outsiders, in dialogue concerning who they are. In this way they are able to establish positive identities for themselves, while enhancing their education, outside of the classroom.
After School Program with Art Focus
Submitted by April (not verified) on November 22, 2007 - 23:36.
I am currently working every day at a small non profit organization located in a youth center right where the youth live. This program focuses specifically on the use of art as a means for youth to identify their place in their communities. Despite the fact that there is a strong focus on homework help and educational attainment, the youth really get involved in the art projects that they undertake. The most popular art project taken on by the youth are murals that represent their culture, which they display to their community. This takes youth actively engaging with their community, peers, and outsiders, in dialogue concerning who they are. In this way they are able to establish positive identities for themselves, while enhancing their education, outside of the classroom.