Art for Progress is providing arts education to underfunded schools serving at-risk youth in New York City. Numerous studies have shown that arts education can improve children’s mental health and lower high school dropout rates resulting in better educational outcomes in the future. By partnering with underfunded schools to provide art teachers, create arts education programming, and secure the necessary operating funds, we are giving at-risk youth the opportunity to benefit from the advantages of having an arts education and, in turn, helping to create more equitable mental health and educational outcomes for underserved youth.
AFP - A New Monthly at The Paper Box
Article Date: July 21th, August18th, September 15th, 2012
As we gear up for the launch of our new monthly at The Paper Box, we’d like to share some videos featuring some of the highlights from AFP’s Brooklyn Beat Festival. The videos include performances from Ze Luis, Comandante Zero, Lachi, Minnie and Aya, and other participating artists.
The monthly event will also be a multimedia experience featuring live music performances, performance art from
Caridad Sola as well as art and video installations from AFP artists.
AFP’s DJ Gatto will be the resident DJ with special guests each month.
Confirmed dates and live music performances:
Saturday, July 21st: Mariami, Morning Fuzz, more TBA
Saturday, August 18th: The Disappointment, Muj more TBA
Saturday, September 15th: Heavy Birds, Ellis Ashbrook, more TBA