Afterschool Arts Outreach

AAO's Curricular Aims:

1. Conceptualize and create original works of art
2. Develop an understanding of the techniques and vocabulary of visual arts
3. Think critically, handle challenges, and formulate solutions
4. Communicate information in diverse forms
5. Self-monitor, adjust, and self-evaluate their work
6. Analyze, evaluate, and validate the work of their peers
7. Instill greater self-confidence and self-efficacy


Afterschool Arts Outreach engages more than 600 children annually through community partnerships with following organizations:

Afterschool Arts Outreach Exhibition: Dimensions of Identity

Through December 15, 2024

The Afterschool Arts Outreach program was made possible by the generosity of the Great Charity Challenge, the Marmot Foundation, the Jim Moran Foundation, and the Scaife Family Foundation with additional support provided by the Christina Orr-Cahall Endowment for Community Outreach.

Afterschool Arts Outreach at Highridge Family Center was made possible by the generosity of the Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation.

Afterschool Arts Outreach at the Gaines Park Community Center was made possible by the generosity of the Rosenberg Ebin Family Foundation.

For more information please contact: 

[email protected]