Hosted by AV the Artist in collaboration with Today's Youth Tomorrow's Future, this program took place at Madry Temple Church in New London, CT. Art with AV was a creative arts program designed for students in grades 6-12. This was a 10-week program. Youth explored a variety of art styles and techniques, including portraits, abstract art, graffiti, paint pouring, landscapes, stick figure art, and origami, while learning from AV the Artist and studying the works of legendary artists like Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Vincent Van Gogh.
This hands-on program built confidence, encouraged self-expression, and taught valuable skills like focus, patience, and critical thinking. The experience culminated in a formal Art Gala, where students proudly showcased, sold, and auctioned their artwork, gaining real-world insight into the entrepreneurial side of art.