ArtWorks

PERSONAL STORIES

CREATIVE WRITING AND ARTWORK

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Hear about the ArtWorks experience from the kids themselves.

MURAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS	"I am proud because I was having fun [and] at the same time getting paid for it. I got to be a part of a mural, that will be hung up one day for the world to see." “I learned how to sketch better, paint murals, shade better, cooperation skills, how to paint, and also how to work in groups better.” "Knowing that I accomplished such a big mural even though I couldn’t paint or draw before [inspired me]. Now I am pretty good at these skills.” “The artwork that was displayed gave me a new sense as to what other people were thinking or imagining. That made me want to explore my mind more.” "You could draw anything you like from your imagination, I learned that you could create anything you like from giving the time. And you have to be motivated to do it." "It got me to think more about my future and my education, and how I want my life to be. Learning new things and seeing all the things you could accomplish." "I'm proud of how I drew this females face for a project and I'm proud because I feel like I really do have talents."

YOUTH ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAAC) PARTICIPANTS	"I'm really happy that the whole group of kids came through with the store and putting on shows. seeing people come to our events and being excited makes us super excited." "Working with other kids making things happen is so awesome. instead of talking about what we wanted and thought was needed we did it. just doing instead of talking is a good experience in itself." "You don't have to wait to do the things you want because of money. Artworks helps you get the materials you need to do what you want." "I feel like if I think of something I want to do, I will just do it. I won't think that it is not possible."

ARTWORKS GALLERY EXHIBITORS	"I really loved having my art shown here and being able to explore ArtWorks as a community organization. I hope that there will always be a place like ArtWorks wherever I go, so youth are constantly inspired to create and grow through art."

FREE ART STUDIO FOR TEENS (FAST) PARTICIPANTS	"Artworks is not just an enjoyable and fun place to be, it has many opportunities for young and old. It is a great organization, and I hope people will continue to support ArtWorks as much as they support us."

GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS	By learning from other's works, i've also learned that creativity can also be inspried by what works others have produced.


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