Sunday, November 22, 2009

Announcing the New Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign

Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign.

Please Donate at www.albuscav.us.

Albus Cavus, a non-profit public art organization, is taking participatory public art from the outside to the inside. Albus Cavus wants to encourage hundreds of kids to become active and engaged residents. We are empowering young artists with the creative skills to improve their neighborhoods.

workshopsYour donations will buy art supplies, create scholarships, and support teachers. Albus Cavus Classroom will have a tremendous impact on children, students, and communities. Albus Cavus offers a unique learning experience, connecting with DC's young people who see the new murals going up in their neighborhoods and want to be a part of it.

Watch this interview with 14-year-old Dana Lopez who helped paint the new Sherman Avenue mural. We want to offer Dana the tools to create art and bring it to the world. Please support young artists like Dana by donating at www.albuscav.us

The student artists will learn and work on actual public art projects, murals and sculptures. The will get hands-on experience with innovative techniques and current approaches to public art process.

The Spring 2010 Classroom will be held in The Fridge, an artist space in South East DC, in walking distance from Eastern Market Metro Station.

The Albus Cavus Classroom Campaign will run into early 2010 and culminate with a fun fundraiser party in February. Check your email for more information this creative new classroom project and for the party.


Please Donate at www.albuscav.us

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