Description
Due to the lack of proximity to metropolitan cities, children in rural areas have little access to fine arts and performing artists. ARTS brings national and international performing artists into the area schools for fine arts assemblies, at no cost to the schools and students. ARTS pays for the travel expenses as well as the performing artists' fees. We coordinate the artists' schedules with the schools, and the shows are booked with the area schools on a first come first serve basis. Some of the artists and groups we have sponsored in the past include Ballet Austin, Houston Grand Opera's "Opera To Go", the University of Houston's Concert Chorale, Rattle Tree Marimba from Zimbabwe, Darden Smith's "Be a Songwriter," and harpist Juan Cabrera from Paraguay.
Population Served
Children Only (5 - 14 years) / /
Program Long-Term Success
We want to offer this program to more school districts in the surrounding rural counties. We want to expand and broaden the horizons of our rural area children. Without this program they will not experience the fine and cultural arts of dance, ballet, choir, theatre arts, etc. We want them to know of opportunities for self expression.
Description
Due to budget cuts, rural schools offer a very limited curriculum in art education. ARTS offers after school classes to area students, ages 6-18, in a variety of artistic media, as well as theater arts classes. To ensure availability to all socioeconomic classes, all after school classes are free. The subject matter varies according to teacher availability. ARTS contracts with the teachers and the facilities for the after school classes. This year we held 2-3 AAS classes in each of 8 different rural locations in Fayette and surrounding counties.
Population Served
Children Only (5 - 14 years) / Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years) / Poor/Economically Disadvantaged, Indigent, General
Program Long-Term Success
This year we held 2-3 AAS classes in each of 8 different rural locations in Fayette and surrounding counties. Children will learn life skills such as creativity, confidence, problem solving, perseverance, focus, non-verbal communication and dedication. Studies show that students who study art education score higher on tests, score higher SAT scores, have a higher graduation rate, lower drop out rate, have a lower unemployment rates, and are more prepared for the jobs of today and the future. In a recent study, the leading skill needed for business success is CREATIVITY.
Description
In summer 2015, ARTS offered week-long summer art camps in 5 towns in Fayette County. Classes are held in different media, writing, photography, theatre arts, etc, depending on teacher availability and classroom availability. Class fees are $80 per class which does not cover the cost of the classes. Some scholarships are available on a "need" basis. The majority of classes are for grade school age children.
Population Served
Children Only (5 - 14 years) / /
Program Long-Term Success
Children enrolled in art education learn life skills such as creativity, non-verbal communication, receiving constructive criticism, collaboration and accountability. Studies show children who have an art education score higher on tests, score higher SAT scores, have a lower drop out rate, higher graduation rate, lower unemployment rate and are more than twice as likely to graduate from college. And according to 2010 study, CREATIVITY is the #1 leading skill needed for business success.
We would like to expand our course offering to include more genres.
Description
Each summer, young artists in grades 6-12 are encouraged to enter up to 2 pieces of their artwork in a competition, Cash prizes totaling $3,000 are awarded to the winners of the competition. Their artwork is hung in our gallery for several weeks for viewing by the general public.
Population Served
Children Only (5 - 14 years) / /