Throughout the school year the children explore the artwork of influential artists and cultures, along with literature connections and museum experiences. The students respond through drawing, painting, pastel, paper collage, weaving, masks, clay, jewelry, and mixed media work. With a small student-to-teacher ratio, the children are guided in critical thinking, design process, and self-reflection, with an overarching focus on joyful expression.
Our hope is that these practices become tools they can use, not just to navigate their own formative life circumstances, but to reinforce the emotional intelligence and creative resilience they need to grow into flourishing community leaders.
Art for the Journey is grateful to partner with guest instructor, S. Ross Browne, for the 2018-2019 school year. A professional studio artist with over 23 years experience, he has exhibited domestically and internationally in over 70 gallery and museum exhibitions and is in multifarious private and public collections including the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (http://www.srossbrowne.com).
EMPOWERING FUTURES THROUGH CREATIVITY
Create, Express, Transform
NURTURING ENGAGEMENT
A safe and welcoming space
BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER
Fostering a sense of belonging
OPENING DOORS TO A PROMISING FUTURE
We are honored to be a part of AJC’s mission to empower and uplift their students through art.
CREATE, INSPIRE, THRIVE
Our programs empower students to explore their creativity and unlock their full potential
CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY
Every student feels valued and heard, encouraging meaningful engagement through art
SELF-ESTEEM AND RESILIENCE
Building confidence and character in young artists, we nurture a strong sense of belonging that encourages personal growth
PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE LEADERS
Helping students dream big and create their own paths
Take a look at our students’ amazing artwork
We are proud to showcase some of the art our students have created in our classes at AJC.
