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Learning to See
Are you Really Living? by Alexandra Phelps
Foothill Technology H.S.
1st Place Tamima Al-Awar Scholarship Recipient 2011
Program Description:
Learning To See Youth Outreach Programs introduce our youth-at-risk to a world beyond the immediat
ely available cultural climate of video games, texting, television, gangs and drugs. Through Learning To See students discover that artists in our community are neighbors and that skills acquired in arts programs transfer directly to other goals in life. Students who apply themselves to their own art projects gain respect for themselves and others as they realize the rewards of creativity and concentrated endeavor. Art anchors them to a greater caring for their community and to a greater acceptance of cultural diversity.
Learning to See is a highly respected and award-winning program being offered as an 8-week in-the-classroom residency and to community centers throughout Ventura County. Adult programs, based on the Learning to See model, is available
through Art & The Creative Spirit, Focus on the Masters seniors enrichment program.
Funding
The cost for an 8-week residency is $450. This includes fees, specially trained artist/instructor and supplies. If the school or facility is unable to pay for the program in its entirety, the materials fee can be waived in certain circumstances.
For more information, or to arrange a residency in your neighborhood, call 805.653.2501 or email Education@FocusontheMasters.com.
Studies show that students who participate in fine art programs:
• Raise their grades
• Achieve higher S.A.T. scores
• Reduce delinquent behavior
• Develop greater self-esteem
• Engage in more community activism
Pictured at left is an example of student artwork. The exercise is a blind contour drawing and a cool/warm color study by a 8th grade student named John.
Yes, I want to support
Learning To See Youth Outreach!
For more information, to schedule a residency or make a donation, please call 805.653.2501.
Thank you for valuing Arts Education!
Learning To See Youth Outreach Programs introduce our youth-at-risk to a world beyond the immediat
ely available cultural climate of video games, texting, television, gangs and drugs. Through Learning To See students discover that artists in our community are neighbors and that skills acquired in arts programs transfer directly to other goals in life. Students who apply themselves to their own art projects gain respect for themselves and others as they realize the rewards of creativity and concentrated endeavor. Art anchors them to a greater caring for their community and to a greater acceptance of cultural diversity.Learning to See is a highly respected and award-winning program being offered as an 8-week in-the-classroom residency and to community centers throughout Ventura County. Adult programs, based on the Learning to See model, is available
through Art & The Creative Spirit, Focus on the Masters seniors enrichment program.Funding
The cost for an 8-week residency is $450. This includes fees, specially trained artist/instructor and supplies. If the school or facility is unable to pay for the program in its entirety, the materials fee can be waived in certain circumstances.
For more information, or to arrange a residency in your neighborhood, call 805.653.2501 or email Education@FocusontheMasters.com.
Studies show that students who participate in fine art programs:
• Raise their grades
• Achieve higher S.A.T. scores
• Reduce delinquent behavior
• Develop greater self-esteem
• Engage in more community activism
Pictured at left is an example of student artwork. The exercise is a blind contour drawing and a cool/warm color study by a 8th grade student named John.
Yes, I want to support
Learning To See Youth Outreach!
For more information, to schedule a residency or make a donation, please call 805.653.2501.
Thank you for valuing Arts Education!