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Art Matters!

Art Matters!

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Art Matters is a program designed to provide free art experiences to at-risk in the Henrico Police Athletic League (PAL). Annually, Henrico PAL touches the lives of over 1,500 at-risk youth between the ages of 6 and 18 through educational, athletic, and social programs while creating a positive relationship between police officers and youth. Through Art Matters, The Cultural Arts Center and Henrico PAL are working together to expand PAL programming to include art, music, and theatre classes and summer camps.

Making Strides

Art Matters was launched in the spring of 2012 with a modest budget, offering free Center Season tickets to some performances. Over the summer 300 students enjoyed a special interactive concert performed by local singer Desiree Roots and the Make Music with Me Band. The children learned about patterns and rhythms, the evolution of music from blues & jazz to hip hop, and how songs are written. Experiencing live music in a theatre energized the kids, who had to get out of their seats and dance.

Gaining Momentum

We are excited to offer free art lessons and activities during Henrico PAL's after-school program at Harvie and Maude Trevette Elementary Schools. Art Matters…After School began in February 2013, serving close to 100 students through an 18-week arts enrichment program. Students enjoyed fun hands-on art and craft projects while learning about culture, history, and important art movements. At the end of each art lesson students will have a completed project, from origami creations to mosaic art, to take home.

Impact

Art Matters will use art's transformative powers to effect positive change in the lives PAL students. As Henrico PAL's Executive Director Sergeant Ragland says, “every child is ‘at risk' to some degree.” PAL gives students the tools to become successful not only as students and athletes, but as citizens. Bringing the arts to PAL students will give them one more tool, one more avenue for success and growth. Through this program, students will learn that art matters and more importantly, that they matter.

The generous support of the following partners helps make Art Matters possible:

  • Capitol One
  • Markel Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Foundation

Want to Get Involved? Donate Now!

If you would like to assist with this program through a monetary donation, please send checks to:

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
P.O. Box 1249
Glen Allen, VA  23060. 

Checks can be made out to CACGA.  Please note that the donation is for Art Matters. Thank you for helping to make this valuable program a success!

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Please donate arts and craft supplies for  program with the Police Athletic League (PAL).

Donations of any of these items will assist The Center in stretching our funding budget further to do more with PAL participants.

  • For Art Kits to Give Each Child
  • Watercolor set of Paints/Brush
    Crayons (24 pack)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Pad of Paper
  • Bins for Supplies
  • Supplies
  • Colored Pencils
  • Magazines
  • Paintbrushes
  • Foam Brushes
  • Acrylic Craft Paints
  • Sandwich Baggies
  • Gallon Size Baggies
  • Glue Sticks
  • Foam Numbers and Alphabet Pieces (ready-to-stick)
  • Canvas - 8 x 10 (flat or stretched)
  • Blank CDs
  • Toothbrushes (new)
  • Yarn/fibers
  • For Exploring Painting Without Brushes
  • Fly Swatters
  • Spiky/Textured Toy Balls
  • Rolling Pins (toy or real)
  • Balloons
  • Q-Tips
  • Straws
  • Googly Eyes - various colors/sizes
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Foam & Paper Plates
  • Cardboard
  • Makeup Sponges - any shape
  • Metallic Craft Paint
  • Copper/Silver/Gold
  • To Explore Textures
  • Doilies
  • Textured Cardboard
  • Sandpaper
  • Other Textured Surfaces (that can easily be glued together and painted upon)
  • Tissue Paper (does not need to be in perfect condition)
  • Cookie Cutters - Different Shapes - Preferably Spring/Outdoor Shapes at Least 3"  
  • Bird Seed
  • Bag of Soil
  • Packet of Flower Seeds (for late spring/summer project  for homegrown flowers)
  • Molding Clay
  • Model Magic Clay
  • For Crazy Collages
  • Bags of Dollar Store Toys
  • Fake Money
  • Puzzle Pieces
  • Asst. Game Pieces
  • Little Toys
  • Small Odds & Ends to Use In a Collage
  • Brayer
  • Puff Paint
  • Terra Cotta Pots - Medium Size
  • Bathroom Size Cups
  • Solo Cups

Other art and craft items are welcome as well. All donations are appreciated!

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