CfC pilot evaluation report & videos are here!

For a full copy of the CfC pilot evaluation report, click the link below the image. Also, you can find the highlight videos in the Gallery section of this blog.  Please share this link. Great to see you all at the Sept. 14 grantee convening!

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Posted by Christine L. Weinberg | September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment 

The projects in motion

I recently had the opportunity to visit a few of the sites involved in Culture for Change project; this gave me an opportunity to look at how some of the projects that were performed on stage last month came together. I have to say as an artist my opinion about exposing anyone to arts or teaching someone to communicate through art is a loaded one. I think it’s a wonderful thing, and these projects were proof of that.  I’ve had the opportunity to see approximately 5 sites that collectively represent spoken word poetry, sculpture with found glass, drama (acting), and music and video. The projects have a lot in common not just the youth aspects, or the arts but in the opening up part.  I saw youth who may or may not have had thoughts of the arts or performance but they all in some capacity took their ability to the next level.  There’s a certain beauty in seeing what it takes to create an artistic piece of work, but for these projects the beauty was not just in the finished work but in the effort put into it. I saw students not just going through the motions but actually giving there all in practice, plus when asked their perspectives on the project they were insightful and honest.  10 weeks is not a whole lot of time, but I believe that when each youth participant really sits down and analyzes what they’ve just produced and experienced they’ll be satisfied with the experience. They’ll have better understanding of a style of art, a style of communicating and a method of coping with and potentially helping or healing the environments from which they come.

Posted by wissac | December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment 

JOIN US AT HYCC’s FASHION FLAIR CELEBRATION!

Excitement is building and sewing machines are going full blast as our Teen Designers get ready to showcase their work at HYCC’s  Fashion Flair Celebration from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont Street in Mission Hill on Thursday, December 11.  Bring your youth and join us for presentations, conversations with teens, Dianne Zimbabwe, Allentza Michel, and Special Guests,  recognitions, refreshments, and surprises! 

 

Posted by Samantha Sadd | December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment 

wesley from project think different

Seeing all of the group’s projects in progress was wonderful; there was so much talent upon the stage and a lot passion from the teachers of the programs. I could definitely tell each group worked very hard and though I did not see the youth in their beginning phases I could tell that each groups’ performance represented a point of progression. It was also great to see positive representation from the youth communities of Boston, overall it was a great event and I can’t wait to see the footage that I taped.

Wesley

Posted by wissac | November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment 

Invitation to join us for AfroDZak Concert?

Hi CfC Crew!

During the training Christine gave us the Project Think Different cd… the 2nd track on that cd is by AfroDZak… he’s a Boston-based hip hop & jazz artist… http://www.afrodzak.com/

We’re taking the DNCC CfC crew to an AfroDZak show in Foxboro at Patriot Place (Gillette Stadium) on Sunday, November 16th, at 2:00pm.  Afro said he’s going to try to get free stuff for the youth.  Would any groups like to join us?  If you’re interested, hit me up over email… davidvictorjenkins@gmail.com

this dude is part of the culture for change =)

this dude is part of the culture for change =)

Peace&Community,

Dave

Posted by David Jenkins | November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment 

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