At A Glance
What: Impact Studios is an entry point for youth to engage in project-based courses taught by professional artists across a variety of artistic disciplines.
Why: For some, this program serves as a stepping-stone to Village Industries. For others, it serves as a low-risk engagement opportunity to explore their creativity and build relationships with other youth and trusted adults.
Who: Young people who are interested in exploring new art forms but unsure about an extended internship commitment.
How: An Impact Studios photography class will explore the concept of self-portraiture over the course of a semester. Students will learn the basics of digital photography and the history of self-portraiture and then compose their own self-portraits. The class culminates with an exhibit at the end-of-semester showcase.
Testimonial
[When I referred students to The Village,] “I noticed a growth in their maturity and responsibility levels. The Village helped them get involved outside of themselves. One student got really into photography and got so good at it, he started taking pictures at our school events and working on the yearbook. It really helped him blossom.”
— Antonio Romero, Kensington Health Sciences Academy Community Schools Coordinator