The objective of The Arts facet is to encourage appreciation of and support for the arts and cultural enrichment. The Arts facet’s goals have expanded to:

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• enhance the knowledge and appreciation of youth and adults for the fine arts and the contributions of the African American artists
   

• create greater opportunities for exposure to and experience in the various art forms

 

Program Highlights

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• "Ambassadors for Art Program at Galveston's Ambassadors Preparatory Academy"
   

• African American Heritage Festival at the Moody Center
   

• An Afternoon of Storytelling at Faith United Methodist Church - Dickinson
   

• Reach Out and Touch African American Heritage
   

• Lecture and Workshop by National Artist - Ted Ellis
   

• Creation of the Friendship Quilt
   

• Music Workshop at Heritage Christian Academy
   

• “The Eternal Gift” Theatrical Production
   

• Artist Loft Gallery Visit
   

• Celebrating the Arts
   

• Educational Ballet Workshop
   

• Clear Lake Metropolitan Ballet
   

• “An Evening of Art” introduced in 2004 to promote the arts by showcasing artists and their works in the chapter service area
   

• Lauren Anderson Scholarship in the Arts which benefits deserving students interested in the study of the arts
   

• “Art Crawl” - a collaborative effort with Local Area Cluster to celebrate the contribution of African Americans in the fine arts