Faye Cartmale Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach

2017-2018 Faye Cartmale Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach 2017-2018

Contents 1. Introduction... 2 2. Overall Attendance Data... 3 2.1 Attendance Total... 3 2.2 Attendance by ethnic groups... 3 2.3 Attendance by Scholarship members... 3 3. Outputs... 3 3.1 Examples of Art Department programs and activities.... 4 3.2 Partnerships... 5 3.3 Other Art Room based Activities... 5 4. Impact... 5 4.1 Art Director observations of Impact... 5 4.2 Arts for All Impact Survey... 5 4.2.1 How does the Art room make me feel?... 6 4.2.2 I like creating Art & Masterpieces... 6 4.2.3 Trying new ways of making Art makes me feel...... 6 4.2.4 If I make a mistake in Art I feel...... 7 4.2.5 When creating Art projects... 7 4.2.6 Being part of the club Art Show... 7 4.2.7 I enjoy the Art Room because...... 8 4.2.8 Things I have learned in the Art room... 8 4.2.9 Conclusion... 8 5. Success Story... 8 6. Art in Action... 9 6.1 Social Media... 11

1. Introduction Our Art Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach provides a positive environment for youth to learn and grow. The purpose of our Arts Program is to not only build great artists, but to build confidence and self-esteem, boost creativity and critical thinking. Our philosophy is to be the unique you, a place where Club members can celebrate and express their individuality. The idea behind all of the activities run by this department is not about perfection or being a highly skilled artist, it s about the process, the emotion and feeling, perseverance and resiliency. It s a space where our Club members can come and relax, de-stress from their school worries, a space where they can work through their emotions through the medium of Art. Our Art Room implements a wide and varied curriculum which is aimed at sparking the interest and creativity of all Club members, regardless of age, gender or ability. Our Art department does not work in silo, it works across a number of programs and departments for example STEM, ECO Smart, and My. Future. We work in partnership with many community groups and agencies, to give our Club members high quality education, social and emotion experience, to help them succeed and grow. We work with organizations such as Laguna Beach Art Museums, Festival of the Arts, and Aliso Viejo City, as well as individual local artists. The delivery of our activities changes each day to ensure Club members are experiencing all aspect of art. The activities that are delivered include: Fine Art (Painting and Drawing) Ceramics/Pottery Digital Art (including animation and stop motion) Photography Music makers Craft Sculpture Mixed Media Mural The main outcome of all this activities is to create empowerment and choice. There is a designate project that Club members can create or be part of, or they have the option to work on their own individual masterpiece in which they have the freedom to use any material within the art room. This method of delivery has helped us engage those members who originally had zero interest in the art room, but where those that most needed this artistic yet therapeutic outlet. The Art team gives Club members different perspectives, experiences and supports them. Ensuring they nurture, encourage and champion each Club member to do their best, to create individuality and confidence. All members of team also are part of our OJP mentoring program. The Art department fosters a collaborative environment where Club members work together. There is no failure, right or wrong answer, it s all about unleashing your imagination. Therefore, members feel supported and celebrated by their peers through programs such as Member of the Month for the Art department, and having work exhibited in the Art & Nature Show, Image Makers and Fine Art Show.

We also foster supportive relationships with parents, by opening our exhibits as family fun nights. Parents and carers are given the opportunity to celebrate their child s creativity and achievements. 2. Overall Attendance Data 2.1 Attendance Total Overall 228 club members participated in our Art Programing from September 2017 August 2018. The chart below illustrates attendance of our Art programming Arts: Digital Art 55 Arts: Drama Matters 16 Arts: Fine Arts 173 Arts: Photography Club 64 Arts: Messy Mixed Media 58 Arts: Sculpture 49 2.2 Attendance by ethnic groups Quarter of Club members who engaged in Art Room programming were from an ethnic minority demographic. Ethnic Minority Caucasian Unavailable 2.3 Attendance by Scholarship members 20% of our Club members who participated in our arts program are from a low economic family. 3. Outputs 569 Art sessions have been delivered across all three sites. Below is an example of the Art Schedule implemented at the Club: MIXED MEDIA MONDAYS

CERAMIC TUESDAYS OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING AND PAINTINGS WEDNESDAYS PAINTING THURSDAYS OPEN STUDIO FRIDAYS COLLABORATIVE ART MAKING: EVERY DAY 3.1 Examples of Art Department programs and activities. Members explored maps and map making by creating: a ceramic topographical map study, a large scale rendering of a subway map with tape, mountain scape paintings using watercolor and acrylic and allowing each painting direct the following piece (which is the way professional artists work), and creating a collaborative magical mountain sculpture out of cardboard. Members looked at natural geographical phenomenon s, landscape paintings, each other s works and the artist Piet Mondrian in order to be inspired for their projects. Members participated in Photo Club, they learned about Portraits, Candid and Abstract photography. Members have looked at contemporary artists and photographic examples of each concept, before going out and shooting photos. They also explored Culture & Tradition while looking at the works of contemporary artists in the field. Each session ended in a group critique with constructive feedback. Members participated in Comic Book Club and learned about the art of storytelling, character development, plot, as well as, visual character design and format lay out. Members researched from an assortment of comics & graphic novels as well as watching short animations on film for inspiration. Members sketched their ideas and transferred these ideas into their own blank comic books. Members went to Crystal Cove Conservancy for a field trip in which they had a walking tour of the park and then painted Plein Air Paintings. 50-60 artworks were entered into the county wide Imagination celebration Art Showcase. 23 were selected for Imagination Celebration & of those, 12 were selected to be showcased at Festival of the Arts this summer. Members participated in creating a colorful fort mural during Kidchella. Members continue to explore observational drawings and paintings by creating individual works that came together to create a large mural of our outdoor space. Members continued to practice techniques in observational drawing using ink, charcoal, pastel, and graphite Members explored collage by appropriating images in magazines, as well as using painted paper to create compositions. Members explored the work of contemporary artists, including Tony Delapp, through watercolor and acrylic paint. They then attended a field trip to the Laguna Art Museum, exploring the retrospective of the California artist, Tony Delapp.

3.2 Partnerships Members participated in Laguna Live and were able to experience a professional Cellist playing music, respond to the music with drawings, and have a Q & A with the musician Members participated in Laguna Live & the teens formed a School of Rock band & performed at Kidchella. Members attended to Sawdust Art Festival to collaborate with professional ceramicists. They started with hand-building and moved onto using the wheel and learning to throw. Members finished up the partnership with Sawdust Art Festival and began honing their skills on the pottery wheels which were recently donated, by beginning to learn the basics of throwing. Members collaborated on many artworks, was which showcased at the Chamber of Commerce in Aliso Viejo, alongside other artworks that they created individually. Member s artwork were displayed at the Art Lounge Gallery on PCH as a part of the philanthropy event. Members created works of art in partnership with the My Hero project. Many Hero s were community organizers and people who helped change the world for the better in simple yet meaningful ways. 3.3 Other Art Room based Activities Female Members in 4 th grade participated in Smart Girls. The program discussed the gifts that they bring to the world and how they can use those gifts to benefit themselves, their neighbors, family and community. They also discussed their dreams, and discussed what they want to become and how their dreams can become our reality. The group read, She Persists; 13 American women who changed the World by Chelsea Clinton, and Malala s Magic Pencil by the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai. Each session has ended in members reflecting on our discussion by writing in their journal. The group had a visitor from the local radio station come and speak with the girls in order to share her personal dream and journey in order to inspire our Smart Girls. 4. Impact 4.1 Art Director observations of Impact Teamwork and Problem solving Reflecting on work and persisting through challenges. Using different artistic mediums to express selves and ideas. Creating Boundaries and Expectations for the art room, how we use materials, respect each other, and the space Allowing the art room to be a safe space for sharing feelings, ideas and seeking advice. Allowing their art to be elevated, respected, and celebrated amongst themselves. 4.2 Arts for All Impact Survey This year is our third year in implementing our Arts Survey. The survey is created to measure the social and emotional impact of our Arts program. Club members completed the survey via Survey Monkey so their answers were anonymous; this enables them to be open and honest with how they felt about Art and themselves.

4.2.1 How does the Art room make me feel? 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Creative Happy Happy & Calm Happy & Creative Happy & Excited 100% of our Club members who participated in our survey stated they that had an extremely positively feeling about the art room. This is a 10% increase in positive responses compared to the results of the 2017 and 2016 Art survey, where 10% stated they were either scared or nervous. 4.2.2 I like creating Art & Masterpieces 100% of our Club members who participated in our survey stated that they enjoyed creating their own masterpieces. This has an increase of 15% from 2017. Our goal in 2017 was to improve this results, this goal was achieved. 4.2.3 Trying new ways of making Art makes me feel... Excited, I like to try new things I am afraid of new things 95% of our Club members who participated in our survey stated that they liked to try new ways of making Art and felt confident in doing so. This demonstrates that the Club is supporting club members to build resiliency skills, and confidence to try things that they may not have experienced previously. 5% of respondents stated they were afraid this is a decrease of 10%. This demonstrates the work staff have achieved in meeting our 2017 goal in of increasing building confidence and risk taking in Art.

4.2.4 If I make a mistake in Art I feel... 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Its okay to make mistakes, when I make mistakes I learn There are no mistakes in Art 100% our club members who participated in our survey demonstrated they have the confidence and self-esteem to deal with mistakes. This is a 15% increase from 2017 and a 20% increase from 2016. In 2018 no Club members felt upset if the made what they deemed a mistake 18% of our Club members did not feel there were any mistakes in art and saw it as part of the creative process. 4.2.5 When creating Art projects 100% our Club members who participated in our survey stated I like to make my art work original, so I like to be different to others peoples work. This is 15% increase in confidence compared to 2017 and 2016. This demonstrates how the Club has supported Club members in increasing their confidence and self-esteem in creating their own original art work and celebrating their individuality. 4.2.6 Being part of the club Art Show I feel proud when my parents and friends see my work in the club's Art Show I feel embarrassed when my parents and friends see my work in the club's Art Show 95% our Club members who participated in our survey demonstrated they have the confidence and selfesteem to have their work celebrated in our Art shows. This is a 5% increase from last year and a 25% increase from 2016, this demonstrates the importance the Club puts on the recognition of our members achievements and the increase in self-esteem building in Club members celebrating their hard work.

4.2.7 I enjoy the Art Room because... I enjoy being creative without limits Because there is peace in the art room, and imagination can go wild it's fun and I learn new ways to do art I like being creative and make stuff Because I Can do art It is fun and creative Making clay on the pottery wheels I like painting and doing clay I love to draw, I love to paint stuff Drawing Cardboard building 4.2.8 Things I have learned in the Art room Don't always be mad at your work. Pottery wheels How to make stuff out of clay, and have fun Pottery wheels, print making I learn how to make Tiki masks out of clay! How to make creative things Being nice There is different type of art like abstract How to do clay How to be creative, flexible Learnt how to do pottery wheel I know how to share How to do a different kind of pop art If you make mistakes it's okay, you can turn into a masterpiece How to make string art To be creative 4.2.9 Conclusion In every area of the Art survey this year we have seen a significant increase in confidence and selfesteem. On average there has been an increase of 10-15% in each area. 5. Success Story C is a quiet and unique member, kind of sticks to herself, and isn t necessarily a part of the popular members. I emphasized a member guided project series with painting. I wanted the paintings of their peers to guide the following project requirements. C made a mountain scape painting using dots (or pointillism). Members were drawn to her painting during an informal critique and her artwork, became the predecessor for the next round of paintings that members made. This is the way artists naturally work. It was nice to see the excitements of each member taking ownership of the project specifications and it was nice to see C artwork be elevated and respected. This was witnessed by seeing the sense pride on her face when this happened. Cailtin Reller (Art Director) The Art Director witnessed friends coming together while working on the collaborative wall and floor mural. Members were engaged and having fun, but also very serious about their part in the mural. It

was a successful project because it allowed for uninhibited exploration of materials and it also facilitated a place where members could collaborate. E has really begun to shine in the art room. She has always been very shy, soft spoken and timid. She began attending to photo club and since then has been speaking up & making art work non-stop. She participates in the daily activities and really seems to be gaining confidence and pride in herself. Cailin Reller (Art Director) 6. Art in Action

6.1 Social Media