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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education
Mission: ART 180 gives young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Our vision is that our work with young people will turn lives and communities around, 180 degrees. ART 180 partners with other nonprofit organizations to servechildren living in challenging circumstances in Richmond, Virginia.We create and provide art-related programs for young people living in challenging circumstances,encouraging personal and community change through self-expression. Professional artists and volunteers work with youth after school for12 weekly sessions. Each program grows from the needs and interests ofthe group of young people being served. Through our programs, youth discover ways they can positively engage inand influence their surroundings.
Programs: Our Operating Model: ART 180 partners with other nonprofit organizations to serve children living in challenging circumstances in Richmond, Virginia. Through our programs, youth discover ways they can positively engage in and influence their surroundings. Professional artists and volunteers work with youth after school for 12 weekly sessions. Each program grows from the needs and interests of the group of young people being served. The young artists are asked to explore crucial personal statements that reinforce their sense of identity and purpose, such as: What is a hero? What do I want people to know about me? How can I make my community a better place? Programs culminate with some kind of public presentation of artwork. These have included city billboards, exhibits at art galleries, and a compilation CD of poetry. By merging the private creative experience with a public showcase, ART 180 offers youth a safe way to talk about what matters most to them, while offering the community a compelling way to hear it.