Arts Learning
ACHF Arts Education
During the spring of 2016 we will pair 40 creative mentors, one-on-one with 40 underprivileged children ages 8 - 11 at Whittier Park in south Minneapolis. Our creative mentors will include creative professionals, such as graphic designers, art directors, writers, illustrators, architects and photographers. To measure the impact of Art Buddies we will ask all mentors and children to fill out written evaluations. We will also closely observe and document the interaction between children and their mentors.
The community we served was the same as described. We did successfully reach our intended community, which was highly diverse. The students were 3rd, 4th and 5th-graders at Whittier International Elementary School in south Minneapolis. Approximately 90% of students participating were children of color, from various ethnic backgrounds, including but not limited to African American, Latino, Tibetan and Somali. The kids we served were from low-income families; some spoke English as their second language, and some came from single-parent households. Some children were confident in their artistic abilities, and some needed extra guidance and encouragement. Some of the students struggled in school, and some were high achievers. All of the children were encouraged, applauded, and received undivided attention from their creative mentor. We will continue to offer Art Buddies free of charge at accessible locations so that the program remains open and accessible for the students and adult volunteers alike. 38 kids and 38 mentors were paired at the Spring 2016 Whittier Art Buddies program. The participants presented their costume creations to approximately 450 students, family members and staff during our final parade.
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