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KidzArt students will gain valuable skills, HAVE FUN, and feel uplifted as their confidence SOARS with KidzArt — a drawing-based art education program for “kids of all ages.” By using our simple, drawing method and weekly format, KidzArt allows the student to produce original works of art, complimented with artistic projects and exposure to many mediums, while enhancing creative self-expression in all areas.

With KidzArt, your students will

• Produce original representational art in 1-4 classes.
• Learn in a non-competitive environment which allows creativity to flow easily.
• Complete art projects that enhance the students’ drawing skills and are simple, fun and get great results.
• Use high quality art materials and supplies that are used by artists!
• Learn to think creatively — outside the box.
• Always be excited by the new curriculum offered weekly.
• Feel relaxed and open to learning new skills while having FUN.
• Learn to problem-solve effectively and easily.
• Build self-confidence.
• Gain a lifetime love of art!

Kathy Joshi, Executive Director, graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s in Mathematical Science. She worked several years in the pharmaceutical industry. She always loved art, but had never had any formal training. After staying at home with her son for three years, she decided to change her career and her life.

“It’s such a cliché, but after having my son, everything changed. Climbing the corporate ladder was soon replaced with climbing the ropes of the swing-set chasing after my son; the latter was definitely more fun.”

Kathy is thrilled to be bringing KidzArt not only to the kids of Central Florida, but to all of its citizens who always had a curiosity about arts, but never had the chance to experience it.
“I can’t wait to start making a difference in a child’s life and I look forward to serving my community, those that are young and those that are Young at HeArts.”

Melanie Climo, Business Development Manager, is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. After working several years in the corporate world, she wanted to become more involved in the community and decided to make a career change. “When I learned about the KidzArt program and its philosophy, I couldn’t wait to get involved! I’ve always had an appreciation for art and creativity and thought this would be an excellent opportunity to do something I love while having a positive impact on others”. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys “trying” new recipes, running, traveling, playing with her dog Maggie and spending quality time with family and friends."

Our Certified Instructors	Mike	Alyssa	Sarah
Cat	Grace	Laura	Nicole
Stephanie	Sheana	Alejandra	Ashlan
Jan	Jennifer

Did you know:

Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are:

• 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
• 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools.
• 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
• 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
• 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.

Young artists, as compared with their peers, are likely to

• Attend music, art, and dance classes nearly three times as frequently.
• Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently.
• Read for pleasure nearly twice as often.
• Perform community service more than four times as often.

(Living the Arts through Language + Learning: A Report on Community-based Youth Organizations, Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation
For the Advancement of Teaching, Americans
for the Arts Monograph, November 1998)

The facts are that arts education

• “makes a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to help level the "learning field" across socio-economic boundaries.”

  (Involvement in the Arts and Success in Secondary School, James S. Catterall, The UCLA Imagination Project, Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, UCLA, Americans for the Arts Monograph, January 1998)

• “has a measurable impact on youth at risk in deterring delinquent behavior and truancy problems while also increasing overall academic performance among those youth engaged in after school and summer arts programs targeted toward delinquency prevention.”

  (Youth ARTS Development Project, 1996, U.S. Department of Justice, National Endowment for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts)

How KidzArt is offered at your facility

KidzArt classes are easy to set up!  Together we decide which day(s) of the week works best for you and your students.  Together we spread the word to Students and Parents.  KidzArt DOES THE REST!!!  KidzArt will handle all the administrative work.  You provide the room and your support.  KidzArt can work within your school and/or organizations guidelines to meet YOUR needs.

Call 407-330-3435 to schedule an appointment and we can show you how KidzArt will work for you and your students.

How KidzArt works

• KidzArt is offered immediately after school in an available classroom (preferably the Art Room).
• The children will come directly to the KidzArt classroom after school. 
• After class they will either be picked up by the parents or return to their after school program.
• This means no transporting for parents and no additional work for the school.
• Elementary school classes are one hour.
• Preschool classes are 30 minutes.
• Students are grouped in KidzArt classes by age.
• KidzArt is an elective program which complements the school art curriculum.
• All registration and collection of fees are handled by KidzArt.
• KidzArt can provide in-school field trips and expose your students to exciting lessons and projects throughout the year.

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KidzArt^® uses only high quality, non-toxic art materials.