The overall goal of this project is to give access tohigh-quality art education by improving programming that can be offered virtually & in-personand give teachers & parents the tools that promote critical thinking and social-emotionalgrowth in youth. The VISTA member will: develop outreach & communityengagement methods to reach rural and/or low-income constituents; participate involunteer resource development; identify & develop a funding stream to support… Show more The overall goal of this project is to give access tohigh-quality art education by improving programming that can be offered virtually & in-personand give teachers & parents the tools that promote critical thinking and social-emotionalgrowth in youth. The VISTA member will: develop outreach & communityengagement methods to reach rural and/or low-income constituents; participate involunteer resource development; identify & develop a funding stream to support newprogramming; & improve technology to engage students & educators. This project willalleviate poverty by providing arts opportunities for students, thus increasing academicengagement and success in school which each contribute to the tools needed to moveout of poverty. Show less