PATH WITH ART

Programs: Classes: empowering through the creative processstudio art classes increased from 24 to 30 four-eight week courses serving over 350 unique students per year. Path with art classes are held across the city to provide a vehicle to get students back into the world and into a safe environment. Led by professional teaching artists, our process focused classes are presented in a manner appropriate for any skill level. Classes encourage participation, creative risk taking, reflection, respect and communication. Classes are offered in a variety of disciplines such as theater arts, creative writing, ceramics and painting.

access art: inspiring students, diversifying audiencesincreased social service partnerships to 35 and art collaboration partnerships to 25. Collaborating with museums, galleries, theaters and other cultural institutions, access art facilitates opportunities for program participants to take part in first-rate performances, exhibits and lectures. These activities expose path with art students to the creative pulse of seattle, provide access to local arts and cultural experiences, and foster a sense of inclusion in the greater community. Access art also benefits local cultural institutions by connecting them to the individuals served by path with art, integrating and broadening audience bases while advancing organizational missions of serving diverse and disadvantaged populations.

exhibits and showcases: creating community, celebrating achievementsproduced 6 visual arts exhibits and performance showcases. Students who have completed a path with art class are invited and encouraged to participate in a public exhibit or showcase honoring their work. Our exhibits provide each visual art student with the opportunity to share their voice with the community and reflect on the connection between their artwork and personal story in the form of a written artist statement. Exhibits are typically held in a community gallery space and are always open to the public. Showcases feature the work of our writing and performance students and are powerful presentations of our students courage and talents.