Great program looking for building supplies and volunteers

stacey

This program is run by an old friend of mine and they are looking for artists, teachers as well building supplies (Cable, sheetrock, studs, switches and outlets) to help finish their space.

"Xmental University in partner with the New York City Department of Corrections Juvenile Probation division has created a Restorative Justice Program by the name of "Paint Straight", that takes youth who are being picked up by the "Vandal Squad" on graffiti/ vandalism charges and giving them a second chance at making a better decisions with their artistic talents. The participants range from 13- 17 years of age. Paint Straight is designed as a rehabilitation curriculum through art.
Facilitators Tynneal and Rafael are teaching these young people that they ARE NOT criminals for wanting to show off their artistic talents to the world. Using art history, modern techniques, film and skill enhancement, we have caught the attention of youth beyond what we expected. We are teaching them to be SMARTER about how they gain fame from a name and how to market themselves in a manner where it can bring them positive options.
The youth are coming primarily from Brooklyn areas such as East New York, Bushwick and Crown Heights. All heavily populated ares of minorities and under-served families. Paint Straight is providing a place for these "troubled youth" to expand on their creative ideas and turn them into an avenue of open doors in the art industry.
It is a 10 week program then is scheduled to complete it's first cycle at the end of July 2010. The participants will conclude the program with a gallery show of their works which will also be available for purchase to the public. Furthermore, once the youth have fulfilled their probation requirements, they are eligible to apply for the XU Mentor ship program, a full art & culture education program to immediately follow during the school year.
If you are an artist, teacher, educational facilitator of any sort, please contact us about how you can be a part of making history in the Hip Hop Nation. We need the family to come together and reach out to our youth.
"It takes a village to raise a child."- "

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