Dearest Reader,
Prepare yourself for a tale that shall delight and amaze, for it involves a group of young students and their summertime adventures at the Inner-City Neighborhood Art House (the “Art House”). Picture, if you will, a place where creativity blossomed, a place filled with the scent of fresh paint, and the sound of infectious laughter. This was a place like no other, this is the Art House and summer classes were about to begin!
The studios were a buzz with students eagerly waiting to greet their teachers[1]. They started their day by dabbling in various artistic styles and mediums, before turning their attention to all their classes dedicated to the visual and performing arts, writing, and the environment. They sculpted clay into fantastical creatures and critters, painted spectacular sunsets, and shaped intricate wind sculptures using recycled aluminum cans. They learned how to strum the guitar, beat drums, and danced to a vast array of music including beloved hip-hop music. They baked brownies and cooked meals using fresh, local produce. They studied how to use an actual camera and explored the world of 3D animation and design. Last but not least, they let their unique personalities shine through during creative writing class.
With each day that passed, the students began to realize that the Art House was not just a place for creativity, it had become their second home, a haven where new friendships flourished, and their self-expression soared.
And so, as the summer session drew to a close, the students bid farewell to the Art House with bittersweet smiles, knowing they left with treasured memories, new skills, and became more confident and caring members of the community.
Yours Truly,
Lady Whistlenote
[1] A special thank you to all of our amazing teachers: Liz Alward, Ursula Ansbach, Alex Anthes, Rhonda Berlin, Maxwell Blumish, Chris Bowler, Anthony Carson, Allex Coles, Robert Daniels, Sarah Everett, Leslie Ford, Nicholas Cardel Gore, Jonilee Hlusko, Deborah Hoenes-Sementelli, Sarah Howard, Jamie Keim, Shanequa Lockett, Sr. Pat Lupo, Larisa Melodinskaia, Latisha Moffett, Arianna Negron, Armando Reyes, Annie Schmitt, Kathy Sertz, Danielle Slade, Alexis Snedeker, Karyn Snedeker, Kelly Stolar, and Eliza Wolfe
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