Art to Grow On - OverviewArt to Grow On is a non-profit, art enrichment organization that serves the creative development needs of school children in the greater Harbor area. Operated by parents and community volunteers, it was started in 1988 as a pilot program under Art at Your Fingertips, an art enrichment program in the Palos Verdes School District. Today, Art to Grow On’s staff of 150 volunteer “docents” brings artistic experiences to more than 8000 school children, grades K-8, in 17 public and private schools in San Pedro, Lomita and Rancho Palos Verdes.Art to Grow On’s school year program consists of five projects designed by professional artists, and one art exhibit. For each project, docents attend workshops where they receive instruction from the artist in how to present and teach the project to the children. Art to Grow On stages an art opening and exhibition of third graders’ artwork each year. The San Pedro Boys’ & Girls’ Club serves as the host for all Art to Grow On workshops and Executive Board meetings. A link to our brochure is below (tri-fold 2011 2012).
Of Special InterestATGO does good works - in schools and around the world. Our Amate Heritage project not only helped our kids look into their past but it also helped a small village in Mexico where ATGO purchased the special bark paper for this project. The purchase was large enough to sustain the village for months. Here is a video of the paper making process.Artists A big thanks goes out to the artists who submitted projects for our 2011/2012 2012/2013 school years. If you have further questions visit our artist page or email us at program@ArtToGrowOn.com.
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