Each of our programs fosters a relationship between a volunteer artist (or artists) and a small group of young people. Projects are custom-designed based on the artist, his or her interests, the group's interests, and the site. These placements last for up to 12 weeks and involve at least one 1-hour session per week. Sessions usually take place in the after-school hours.

For each program we partner with an organization committed to serving children in need: We offer ongoing enrichment opportunities that would otherwise not be available; and they offer the support of counselors, staff, and knowledge that comes from years of experience working with the children we serve.

From time to time we'll pull together a single, defined art event for young people. For National Night Out, for example, we helped kids cover a city street with chalk drawings; another year we videotaped their wishes for their community.

Our fall 2007 partners include Charity Family Life; Friends Association for Children; Highland Park Community Center; Peter Paul Development Center; The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, William Byrd Community House; The "I Have a Dream" Foundation at Broad Rock Elementary; a new collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond together with the Visual Arts Center; and a unique four-way partnership with Camp Diva, Family Resource Center and FIRST Contractors.