named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Cars / Sculpture
Students create sculptural model vehicles exploring self-representation, fantasy, and function, inspired by art car exhibitions.
Dia de los Muertos / Painting
Cultural art program in Victoria, Texas, centered on painting and Day of the Dead traditions.
Digital Photography
Photography classes for youth in New Orleans, part of MAP's community-based programming.
Drawing and Screenwriting
After-school and summer programs in New Orleans offered in collaboration with The Porch, focusing on cultural relevancy and themes like Juneteenth.
Graffiti Champions
Program in New York City that uses graffiti art to engage youth in creative expression.
Mask & Costume Making
Workshops in New Orleans and New York City teaching traditional and cultural mask and costume creation.
Paper Sculpture
Hands-on sculpture program using paper as the primary medium, offered in Victoria, Texas.
Summer Art Camp
Summer art programs in Victoria, Texas, including exhibitions and community celebrations in partnership with the Nave Museum.
Urban Planning / Skyscraper Design
Curriculum introducing students to architecture and urban design concepts through creative projects.
Watercolor
Watercolor painting classes offered in Victoria, Texas.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Delivers comprehensive visual and performing arts instruction to youth and veteransProvides a wide range of art programs including animation, ceramics, dance, digital design, fashion design, drawing, graffiti, graphic design, jewelry making, mask making, model making, mosaic making, mural painting, needlepoint, paper making, painting, photography, puppet making, rug making, sculpture, set design, silkscreen, urban planning, video production, and web design to youth and veterans through after-school, summer, and multi-week programs. Programs are delivered in collaboration with schools, community centers, and youth agencies across New York, Texas, Louisiana, and New Orleans.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Offers specialized cultural and thematic art programsConducts cultural art programs such as Dia de los Muertos celebrations and African-inspired mask and costume making, as well as thematic projects like art cars and skyscraper design, to engage youth in diverse creative traditions and concepts.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes exhibitions and community celebrations of student artworkHosts end-of-program exhibitions, community-wide celebrations, and porch classes showcasing student artwork, including annual art car and sculpture displays, to foster pride and peer appreciation. Collaborates with institutions such as the Nave Museum to conduct outreach and culminating events.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Trains teen educators in art instructionProvides training for teen educators to teach art classes in fashion, animation, screenwriting, and photography to younger children, primarily in New Orleans.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$121K
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Program service revenue$121K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$125K
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balance sheet
Total assets$18K
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Net assets$15K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +53.3%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Nave Museum Partner — Collaborated with MAP on a concurrent art car exhibition that influenced student projects.
- Nave Museum Partner — Partners with the Nave Museum in Victoria, Texas, to provide outreach culminating in a children's art exhibition and community celebration.
- The Porch Partner — Collaborates with The Porch in New Orleans to train teen educators and deliver art classes for local children.
- Veterans Center Partner — Collaborates on art programs for veterans including drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- school administrators Partner — Collaborates with school administrators to design and implement individualized art programs.
- youth agencies Partner — Partners with youth agencies to deliver art programs tailored to the needs of diverse student populations.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Based Therapeutic Engagement 351 orgsmethodology: art-based-therapyBy using visual arts programming as a therapeutic tool, we support emotional expression and healing in youth and veterans, because creative processes provide non-verbal, empowering outlets for processing experience and building resilience.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Community-Tailored Art Education 351 orgsmethodology: community-tailored curriculumBy designing site-specific, culturally relevant curricula in collaboration with communities, we increase engagement and impact, because art that reflects local social, cultural, and environmental contexts resonates more deeply with participants.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Art as Catalyst for Learning 85 orgsmethodology: art_as_catalyst_for_learningBy using creative and challenging art instruction, we develop decision-making and transferable learning skills in students, because engaging in artistic processes strengthens cognitive and educational capacities beyond the art classroom.shared approach: Arts-Integrated Experiential Learning →
- Interdisciplinary Art Integration 85 orgsmethodology: interdisciplinary_art_educationBy integrating art with academic subjects and real-world issues—such as ecology, nutrition, cultural history, and urban design—we deepen learning and civic engagement, because interdisciplinary connections make art education more relevant and conceptually rich.shared approach: Arts-Integrated Experiential Learning →
- Artist-Educator Model for Relational Learning 24 orgsmethodology: artist-educator modelBy employing experienced artist-educators, we foster mutual respect and thoughtful self-expression, because instructors who are practicing artists model creative inquiry and build authentic relationships that enhance student engagement.shared approach: Artist-as-Educator Model →