At Hearts for the Arts, Inc., our objectives are clear. We want to make sure that every artist that takes advantage of our training is exposed to unlimited resources and support that aids them in reaching their potential in every aspect of their life. The following are examples of what we intend for our training to achieve:
Academic Improvement
Improve reading, writing and thinking skills
Boost math, science and critical thinking to improve test scores
Motivate artists to attend college through the S.T.E.M./Arts connection
Link learning and life to show the importance of the arts in education
Career and Artistic Development
Teach young artists the business of being an artist
Break cycles of generational poverty by turning talent to profit
Help young artists transition successfully and independently into adulthood
Establish mentor-artist bonds that foster artistic careers
Turn artistic challenges into executable, profitable plans
Environmental/Social Responsibility
Change the way artists work using sustainable materials
Establish relationships to develop products/ideas that protect the Planet
Promote global/cultural awareness
Character Development
Offer intervention/prevention programming that limit anti-social behaviors
Foster leadership, positive self-esteem and marketability
Teach problem-solving strategies and reveal the importance of teamwork
Community Bonds
Reveal the importance of developing valuable relationships within the community
Encourage community involvement as an investment in today's youth
Expose the significance of utilizing local/regional/state resources