What If... Young Aspirations/Young Artists

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The Gifford Foundation's film series on community revitalization continues with this Emmy-award winning film Young Aspirations / Young Artists. The film shows how, given the right tools and a fertile environment, motivated young people can do extraordinary things. The young artists of YA/YA paint true stories about their own lives, and create murals, fine art pieces, poetry and rap music that speak out on racism and reflect on community values. YA/YA offers youth the chance to apprentice with professional artists, create public artworks, design merchandise, serve as cultural ambassadors, work as project managers, and mentor others in the arts. Ultimately, these kids learn to be professionally self-sufficient through creative self-expression.

October 6 and 18
Free and Open to the Public