THE ARTS CENTER

Utilizing the Arts for Positive Youth Development
In a comprehensive prevention strategy

ARTS in Prevention
Project Crossroads:
Alcohol and drug abuse prevention education through two cognitive behavioral components-Life skills and values clarification
Utilizing visual art activities, writing and role-play.
This is a project that was run in juvenile detention. We have programs for elementary grades 4-6.Programs that deal with emotional awarenessPrograms that can be incorporated into the entire communityActivities that can be integrated into existing prevention programs.

Creating Healthy Communities Through The Arts
- developing youth Community
Arts in Action Teams
- utilizing the arts for social change and community building

URBAN ARTSFEST
- give youth across the USA a voice through the arts-
share their creativity, ideas, & solutions on pertinent issues, empowering youth with a voice and a platform.
- Working to incorporate these images and ideas on merchandise and products in the marketplace.

Arts Leadership Project
To teach our youth that the arts can have a positive impact.
Train youth in schools and communities to utilize the arts for community building,revitalization, awareness of issues and social change.
Job skills training
Bring youth together
Recognition and awards ceremony

Call Lois for more
732 591-2362