ArtStart Alabama is a non-profit organization established with the purpose of cultivating arts in the youth throughout the state of Alabama.

Schools in Alabama have continually experienced difficulty in providing consistent, complete, and well-rounded arts programs to students throughout their education. If funding is always the problem, maybe COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT is the answer!

ArtStart Alabama provides a system for each school in Alabama to clearly communicate their individual needs and deficiencies to the community and thereby allow the citizens to get involved and contribute to the educational process.

It does matter. Every child deserves a fair start, and ArtStart Alabama is resolved to make a difference.

 

How Does It Work?
The theory of change behind ArtStart Alabama is much like the saying "It takes a village to raise a child." The community can play a part in assuring that the youth are provided with tools for success-regardless of the communities' financial condition.

ArtStart Alabama can only be successful if schools in Alabama get involved. All it takes is a few short moments on www.artstartalabama.org to express what your school offers and what your school needs.

Once that information has been entered and your needs are identified, the ArtStart Alabama website will present the information to the community so that they can get involved. It is that simple.

 

Why Does It Matter?
The benefits of an arts education are astounding. To name just a few, the arts have been found to:

  • Reduce crime rates.
  • Strengthen self-confidence and self-esteem which are essential for saying no to destructive behaviors and saying yes to a positive lifestyle.
  • Promote problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
  • Improve overall academic performance.


Thank you for your interest in ArtStart Alabama.

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