Illuminating the Beauty of the Underrepresented - Professional Development (Tracy Gallegos + RAC)
In April of 2021, Tracy Gallegos, Colorado Migrant Education Program Regional Director (with special guests, Rachel Sherk and Aaron Rourke of M.A.P.S.), gave a virtual presentation to our RAC members about the impact of the pandemic on underserved students and ways that RAC members can help support them. Tracy’s session focused on ways to collaborate with local school districts and art organizations to create intentional programming that highlights the positive contributions from underserved populations within their prospective communities. Rachel and Aaron shared their perspectives on what it is like being part of an art program that is currently working with an underserved student population in Grand Junction, CO.
Free Classes for ElevateHER Girls (Chaffee Arts + AAM)
Chaffee Arts hosted a virtual watercolor class for the ElevateHER girls in Buena Vista on Thurs Oct 1 on the shore of the Arkansas River. Annie Henninger of the Aspen Art Museum led the class via Zoom showing the girls watercolor techniques before they started their painting class. Each girl received a watercolor paint kit, brushes, and paper. Following the Zoom class, the girls headed outside to paint using the techniques they had just learned. Program Director for ElevateHER, Josie Johnston, said, “the girls were so excited to have this art class as another activity to add to their outdoor adventures and were especially happy to receive the painting kits!” ElevateHER, founded in early 2017, is targeted towards young women, grades 6-12. The holistic approach is focused around empowering the mind, body, and soul, with a mission to foster self- worth and grit in young women through mentoring, outdoor adventure, and holistic wellness programs.
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