Visual Arts Programs
Visual arts programs
Audacity offers a variety of visual arts programs focused on culturally relevant and hands-on creative experiences for Title 1 school students.
Core Components:
Painting
Drawing
Cultural holiday-specific arts projects, particularly focused on celebrations like:
Dia De Los Muertos
Diwali
Lunar New Year
Projects using different crafts and materials including paint, pencils, and clay
Key Characteristics:
Programs are designed to be culturally grounded and relevant to students' lived experiences
Projects often connect to specific cultural holidays and traditions important to the communities served
Teaching artists create safe spaces for students to explore their creativity and cultural identity
Programs are delivered both during school hours and in after-school settings
Impact:
Students show increased excitement and interest in different art topics
Programs help boost student confidence in using various art supplies and materials
Activities encourage creative freedom and self-expression
Projects enable students to connect with and appreciate their cultural heritage
Programs foster collaboration, with students working together and complimenting each other's work
The visual arts programs are part of Audacity's broader mission to provide culturally relevant arts education to Title 1 school students, allowing them to explore their creativity while celebrating their cultural identities and experiences.
Teacher Reflections:
"My more reserved students have had a chance to express their creativity."
- Kennedy Elementary School, Painting, 4th Grade
"Students are always excited and interested in different art topics. They enjoy using different crafts for different projects."
- Meadows Elementary School, Mexican Arts and Crafts, 1st Grade
"One of the activities had students create one art piece by adding their coloring on the paper. I noticed students worked well together and complemented each other's work."
- Kennedy Elementary School, Painting, 5-6th Grade