Community Arts Partnerships at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit has a few programs that are helping to make a remarkable impact on Detroit's Youth:
Detroit Neighborhood Arts Workshop (DNAW) - for Middle School students
DNAW is a targeted art, youth and family development program for Middle School students. This program brings artists and youth development professionals into the classroom to work in long-term teaching partnerships and requires long-term commitment from both students, and their families. DNAW was deemed a national model for arts and youth development by The Center for Youth Program Quality in 2003.
Detroit Neighborhood Arts Corps (DNAC) - for High School students
Based on the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, DNAC provides talented high school students opportunities to bring their art skills to bear in addressing the re-development of Detroit’s neighborhoods and communities through public art projects. CAP artists and high school students work with communities to create murals and public artworks, develop centers for arts education in Detroit’s neighborhoods, and provide opportunities for communities to come together to celebrate art, our youth, and our neighborhoods. DNAC students learn about the entrepreneurial role of artists in today’s Creative Economies and the power of visual arts in beautifying and giving expression to communities.
Please check out the Community Arts Partnerships Blog for more information and weekly updates from our programs.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Overview of Global Detroit Study
Overview of Global Detroit Study
Global Detroit is an effort to revitalize southeast Michigan’s economy by pursuing strategies that strengthen Detroit’s connections to the world and make the region more attractive and welcoming to immigrants, internationals, and foreign trade and investment as a means to produce jobs and regional economic growth.
The study was funded by the New Economy Initiative, the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Skillman Foundation. The study was assisted by an Advisory Board of 38 regional leaders drawn from business organizations, universities, ethnic business chambers, race relations advocacy groups, foundations, hospitals, and immigration advocates.
Former State Representative and House Majority Floor Leader Steve Tobocman wrote the study while being housed at the Detroit Regional Chamber. The study’s results were based upon academic research, interviews with national and local experts, best practice visits to other large metro areas, and dozens of local interviews.
For more from the study, visit
http://neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/sites/neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/files/global_detroit_study_overview.pdf
Global Detroit is an effort to revitalize southeast Michigan’s economy by pursuing strategies that strengthen Detroit’s connections to the world and make the region more attractive and welcoming to immigrants, internationals, and foreign trade and investment as a means to produce jobs and regional economic growth.
The study was funded by the New Economy Initiative, the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Skillman Foundation. The study was assisted by an Advisory Board of 38 regional leaders drawn from business organizations, universities, ethnic business chambers, race relations advocacy groups, foundations, hospitals, and immigration advocates.
Former State Representative and House Majority Floor Leader Steve Tobocman wrote the study while being housed at the Detroit Regional Chamber. The study’s results were based upon academic research, interviews with national and local experts, best practice visits to other large metro areas, and dozens of local interviews.
For more from the study, visit
http://neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/sites/neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/files/global_detroit_study_overview.pdf
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
A new friend arrives
My friend Morgan was born Friday, September 17th at 2:00am 9 lbs 12 oz and 21 in long.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
SURA Arts Academy
My "baby" turned 10 this year!SURA Arts Academy (a youth photography program in the Chadsey-Condon neighborhood of Detroit) is celebrating its 10th year with an all-inclusive exhibit at the Arab American National Museum showcasing the best work from the last 10 years.
Noon Saturday, September 18, 2010 Complimentary refreshments and a free live performance by BombaRica
Exhibit will be on display September 18th - October 31st
Arab American National Museum13624 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48126Call Vanita Mistry at 313-624-0210 for more information about the program and this particular exhibit and event.
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/2010.sura.exhibit
...these are some of my favorite photos from the 2007 exhibit
(2006-2007 was the first year of SURA Arts Academy as a year-round after school program)
(2006-2007 was the first year of SURA Arts Academy as a year-round after school program)
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