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ART EDUCATION

At ELM Foundation, our commitment to developing accessible art education programs is unwavering. We collaborate with educators and professionals to create inclusive environments that embrace children of all learning abilities, socio-economic backgrounds, neurodiversity, and those navigating trauma. Our approach integrates community-building through art and creative activities, ensuring every child feels valued and empowered.

Addressing Educational Gaps

Our free youth arts education programming addresses a significant gap in art education within public schools in our borough. With only 21% of parents satisfied and 63% rating current offerings as mediocre or non-existent, our initiative steps in to provide essential artistic learning opportunities for children.

Meeting Community Needs

Forty-six percent of our students join our programs to compensate for the lack of art education in their schools, highlighting the urgent need for supplemental arts programs. Additionally, 27% participate to expand their child's interests in the arts, demonstrating the broader impact of our initiatives on children's educational and personal development.

Financial Accessibility

Many children have limited access to arts at school, and families can't all afford fee based extracurricular art programs. For 26% of our students, our free classes are their only access to structured arts education, underscoring the financial barriers many families face in enriching their children's education

Community Impact and Growth

Our free arts education programming plays a crucial role in our district and surrounding areas, meeting increasing demand and expanding opportunities for elementary and middle school-aged children. By fostering creativity and emotional well-being, we contribute to building a vibrant, resilient community that nurtures future generations.

PROGRAMMING

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CLASSES

Throughout the year, ELM offers free after-school art classes, impacting approximately 150 children annually with programs. Led by experienced artists, these classes provide mentorship and foster a love for the arts.

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STEAM WORKS

Our ongoing, always free workshop series is open to the public and provides students and attendees with a hands-on opportunity to collaborate directly with exhibiting artists from our gallery, The Boiler.

MENTORSHIP

Through our mentorship opportunities, children are paired with experienced artists and professionals who guide and inspire them throughout their artistic journey.

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EXPLORE  CLASSES 

Our classes are scheduled in four sessions each year, following the NYSD calendar.

PRINTMAKING 

SCREEN PRINITNG

Unleashing Creativity Through Print

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MUSICAL ARTS 

KIDS ON DECKS

Spinning Beats, Creating Vibes

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PUBLIC ART

MURAL MAKING

Painting Communities with Color and Creativity

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FILM & ANIMATION

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Bringing Stories to Life Frame by Frame

MENTORSHIP

OPEN STUDIO

Fostering Artistic Freedom and Exploration

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

EXHIBITION CURATION

Showcasing Artistry, Crafting Narratives

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