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Using non-traditional school times, our professional artists work with youth-at-risk students (and, as appropriate, their families) to explore diverse art forms in a creative, hands-on quality, experience to promote self-awareness and self-esteem.

Special Projects

The core philosophy in the design of special projects is to achieve a process and product that is transformational.  The longer duration and intensity of the projects allow for a greater degree of mentoring and collaboration. Read more…

Curriculum-Based Instruction

Given Dr. Grossmann’s policy background, he developed curriculum to merge art and social justice.  The curriculum was tested with intermediate, high school, and college aged students.  Read more…

Outreach

Artists have been hired to work where the students live and study, such as,: group homes, emergency shelters, evening foster parent programs, and for after-school enrichment. Read more…

Past Work

Child & Family Service

Child & Family Service

Designs by students at Child & Family Service’s alternative high school, Hale O Ulu...
Hale Kipa

Hale Kipa

In 2006, one of eight student’s prints undertaken at the Honolulu Printmakers space at...
Family Promise

Family Promise

In 2009, local artist Jeff Pagay designed and installed a mural at Family Promise...
Haumea

Haumea

The design and painting of the Hawaiian deity, Haumea took place over two Saturdays. ...