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Teen Art in the South End and Thaddeus Miles:
A Partnership for Youth and the Arts
United South End Settlements is preparing for the Fall session of Teen Art in the South End, a free weekly art workshop for youth ages 12 to 15. Through its partnership with the Boston Center for the Arts, these weekly workshops offer visits to galleries, time in artist studios, and an opportunity to learn new techniques and work with professional artists. Examining Self Portraits, youth will exploring ideas of self and identity and how artists represent themselves. This year's programming is made possible in part through the role of Thaddeus Miles as Director of Public Safety at MassHousing. Miles, a community activist and artist with deep roots in the areas of youth advocacy and community engagement, has worked with residents of MassHousing for over 18 years, and has been honored as "Crime Fighter of the Year" by the Boston Police Department. A talented photographer, work from Thaddeus' recent 365 Project will be on display at USES' Harriet Tubman Gallery at 566 Columbus Ave from October 1 - November 17. A reception, sponsored by Mt. Washington Bank, will be held October 17 from 6-8pm. Many thanks to MassHousing and to Thaddeus Miles for his continued work supporting youth in our community! Learn more about the CAC's Teen Art in the South End Program here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Massachusetts Cultural Council Supports Arts in Early Learning Series!
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The Mass Cultural Council (MCC) recently awarded a grant to United South End Settlements to support the Children's Art Centre's Arts in Early Learning Series. This unique series of programming for preschool-aged children includes classes in creative movement and music, storytelling and dramatic play, and sensory exploration. Each class and activity was created using the Massachusetts Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences with the goal of using the arts to promote school readiness skills. The Children's Art Centre believes that the arts provide an integral, engaging, and accessible method of learning for young children in everything from language and early literacy to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. Our Arts in Early Learning Series fully reflects this belief.
The Arts in Early Learning series is currently offered to USES' Early Childhood Education Program, and in to parents and children in the South End/Lower Roxbury community through a partnership with Thrive in Five. Grants like the MCC's enable the Children's Art Centre to expand access to Arts in Early Learning programming to other Early Childhood centers and programs in the community. Thanks to the MCC for their support!
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Host Your Child's Next Birthday at the Children's Art Centre!
 Looking for the perfect space to host your child's next birthday? The Children's Art Centre offers a variety of spaces and weekend party options in our beautiful spaces in the historic South End. Rent our space and create your own party, or select our Hands On birthday package and have our staff do it all - enjoy a variety of engaging art projects, decorations, and more. Click here to see our spaces and learn more. NEW: Birthday Party Donation Options Celebrate your guests' presence in lieu of a present and encourage them to donate to United South End Settlements' Children's Art Centre. Each tax deductible donation helps to support quality arts programming and education to over 500 youth a year, promoting academic achievement, critical thinking, creative problem solving and technical skills in the arts regardless of ability to pay. Contact Helen Schroeder at 617-375-8159 or hschroeder@uses.org for more information!
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Save the Date
October 5
4 - 6 pm
Teen Art in the South End begins
Spaces are still available in this FREE arts workshop for youth ages 12-15. Click here to learn more and register! |
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Save the Date
October 15
2:30 - 6 pm
ARTS After School begins
Spaces are still available in this NEW after school arts program for children 4-6 years old. Click here to learn more and register.
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Save the Date
October 15
10:30 - 11:30 am
Uncover & Discover: A FREE Parent and Child Art Class at Interfaith Homes
Explore art and science together in this FREE eight week class for parents and children ages 2-5 years old. Must be a resident of South End / Lower Roxbury to register. For more information call 617-375-8159 or email hschroeder@uses.org
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Save the Date
October 17
6 - 8 pm
The Pillars: Photography by Thaddeus Miles Reception
Join us at the Harriet Tubman Gallery at 566 Columbus Ave for a reception of work from artist and community activist Thaddeus Miles' 365 Project. Sponsored by Mt. Washington Bank. Click here for more details.
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Save the Date
November 2
3:30 - 6:30 pm
USES Haunted House
Dress in your Halloween finest and join us for a family-friendly haunted house, face painting, crafts, and pot luck at 48 Rutland Street. Hosted by USES After School Program and Parent Council.
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