A resident community artist

Native American young people

Central space adequate for programming

Budget for art supplies

Time from guest speakers, artists community members

Snack expenses

Transportation

Support from host organization (space and utilities at a school or community center until a permanent location is established)

Support from community organizations (in the form of time and access)

Resident Community Artist and Native American young people (who attend school and are not truant) meet at least one time a week for community arts programming after school

Guest speakers and community members will visit from time to time

Young people create art together during this time

The young people will visit the Native American Senior Citizens group for lunch

The young people will visit Native American community centers, such as the Baltimore American Indian Center

Young people participate in culminating events (art shows or other events)

Number of students participating

Number of art-making sessions held

Number of other non-student community members participating

Number of sessions held with guest speakers/ community members

Number of Seniors participating

School attendance

Grades

Number of projects worked on

Number of events participated in (milestones/ major accomplishments/ culminating events)

Native American young people will:

have an increased sense of pride in their culture.

begin to take active ownership of their community and its resources.

increase their knowledge of their culture and heritage.

see themselves as citizens of their community.

bond with one another to form a cohesive group.

have improved attendance.

have improved grades.

have improved behavior.

have improved self-esteem

gain art skills.

create art work that is meaningful to them and others.

bring recognition to their community and to the Native American Program.

have an overall positive, meaningful experience

The Youth and the Seniors will:

become personally acquainted.