ART 120

Target demographics: Community, Children, and artists

Direct beneficiaries per year: Art120 had a very busy year. We worked with many vendors, artists, schools, and most importantly: students! Check out some of our clickable stats below: 4,671 Hamilton County Students reached with ArtCaravan 110 Students received a 4 day cultural music immersion through the Student Ticket Subsidy 45 Artists were paid to share their talents and skills with the community 12 Hamilton County Art teachers learned how to use the digital lasercutter in their VWeLab makerspace 5 free public art events that supported over forty-two entrepreneurs including musicians, visual artists and new Americans 4 free public arts and cultural activities provided with community partners 2 art bikes created during our summer Urban Art Bike program with youth 3 up and coming arts/cultural organizations mentored

Geographic areas served: We use art as a catalyst to engage, teach and inspire within approximately a 120 mile radius of Chattanooga, Tennessee

Programs: Urban Art Bike - Teaches youth ages 10-14 how to design and build a fully rideable bicycle sculpture in forty hours. Arts Integrated learning for teachers and their schoolchildren Jingle Truck brings the art and culture of Pakistan into the classroom for hands-on learning and developing broader cultural connections through open dialog with an artist from another country. We Make Festival. - Held the first Saturday in May. This free public event highlights student artwork and performances during the festivities. Art cars that joined for school visits and professional artists along with international food make this event a highlight in Chattanooga. International Markets - Art 120 hosts several markets year round that connect our community with its beautifully diverse artisans and food. Each event highlights a different group.