Art Classes

PURPOSE

Kokomo Urban Artreach strives to reach out into the community through the arts with the goal to cultivate creativity, self-esteem, and self-discipline. Our goal is to empower people to break the cycle of poverty, to address structural causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Along the way participants will be exposed quietly and gently to the Good News of Jesus.

Why Fine Arts?

• the arts serve as a powerful and effective vehicle for conveying important lessons to children, youth and s‚– not only in terms of direct tie-in‚’s with academic studies, but also with respect to social issues: conflict resolution, drug and alcohol abuse awareness, alternatives to violence, resistance to peer pressure, coping with loss;

• learning through the arts has significant effects on learning in other domains, often providing the key to enhanced self-esteem which impacts on all aspects of life;

• team-building and leadership training are natural outcomes of group participation in the arts;

• by introducing students to other cultures and traditions we broaden their view of the world and enhance their understanding and appreciation of differences;

• biblical principals are easily taught in a not threatening way

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Build Self Esteem
• Practice Discipline
• Learn an Art Skill
• Develop responsibility

Possible Classes

Guitar
Piano
Any Instrument
Vocal
Choirs
Dance
Drama
Painting
Sculpture
Crafts
Needlepoint

We will offer any fine art type class for free as the volunteer instructors are secured.

Volunteers

Volunteer instructors can set up class anyway desired. Instructors can set time, day, age, and class size. Kokomo Urban Outreach will provide reasonable supplies for classes. Classes are generally offered in 6 week increments. Kokomo Urban Outreach is a faith based community organization that is dependent on volunteers and donations.

"Bringing people and opportunity together"