Well-being and Well-becoming Through the Arts
February 1st, 2025
United States
Esohe Osai, Tom Akiva, Jackie Spiezia, Alecia Young, Tracy Medrano
This new report identifies seven key elements of "culture-centered, community-based" youth arts programs that can provide a sense of belonging, identity affirmation, and skill development.
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As fewer and fewer schools offer arts learning opportunities, out-of-school time organizations in many communities have stepped in to fill that space. This is particularly true in neighborhoods with low income and diverse populations, where robust arts programs are least likely to be present in schools.
A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh set out to explore the values and goals that these community-based arts organizations brought to the design of their programs. Through their work they have defined them as “culture-centered, community-based youth arts programs.” They have identified seven program design characteristics and a range of reported positive youth outcomes
A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh set out to explore the values and goals that these community-based arts organizations brought to the design of their programs. Through their work they have defined them as “culture-centered, community-based youth arts programs.” They have identified seven program design characteristics and a range of reported positive youth outcomes
