We Mentor Youth

Using performing and visual arts to target key issues such as anti-bullying, drug abuse prevention, teamwork and self-esteem. Partners include Dionysus Theatre, musical program AndyRooniverse, percussionist Dan Egger-Belandria, and wildlife artist Vickie McMillan.

for students to experience such as museum visits and symphony concerts. We have provided in-school programs including performances by the Houston Grand Opera and art projects with an emphasis on cultural art from “Around the World,” administered by The Woodlands Children’s Museum.

using interactive performances to focus on geography, history and multiculturalism. Percussionist Dan Egger-Belandria takes students on a drumming journey from Africa to the Americas that explore rhythms and folklore, providing the experience in both English and Spanish. Interactive collaborative murals by artist Vickie McMillan integrate TEKS curriculum while demonstrating technique, creative learning, life skills and confidence building.

We provide art-supply stipends to Title-1 schools, support teachers in the Visual and Performing Arts by sponsoring continuing education opportunities for educators offered by various professional art programs, recognize excellence in arts education through the Dr. David Gottlieb Outstanding Teacher Awards, and highlight exceptional contributions. We also promote Student Arts Appreciation through Summer Art Enrichment Camps and support for High School Art Trusts. We also provide over $20,000 in student art scholarships each year to junior and senior high school level art students.