| Raising Expectations Inc. captures the energy and creative freedom of young people and motivates them to continue their artistic discipline. |
| Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the discovery of how it works. --James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) US poet, editor, diplomat |
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| We hope that you enjoy our Photo Gallery! *Please click on each picture to view full gallery of pictures with R.E. youth learning about themselves through art and growing into the future leaders of tomorrow! Register to get involved and participate in Raising Expectations Inc.'s youth arts programs today! |
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Raising
Expectations Inc.
Expectations Inc.
"RE-EDUCATE, RE-UNIFY, RE-CONNECT THROUGH THE ARTS"
Phone/Fax: (202) 507-7882 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Phone/Fax: (202) 507-7882 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Meet Wesley Clark, The Artist
January 20, 2007 - Youth learned abstract art techniques in Wesley Clark's home
studio.
Participants also create their own expressions in a group masterpiece and freestyle
exercise.
January 20, 2007 - Youth learned abstract art techniques in Wesley Clark's home
studio.
Participants also create their own expressions in a group masterpiece and freestyle
exercise.
1st & 2nd Youth Art Mural Projects
Upshur Recreation Center
November 14 - 17, 2007 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers and schools
participate in mural design brainstorming sessions and paint their own art mural at
Upshur Recreation Center. Project was part of a Ward 4 Beautification initiative and
included R.E.’s Community Mural Dedication Ceremony. Thanks to sponsors: ANC
4C Mini-Grant.
Ft. Stevens Recreation Center
August 26 - 30, 2008 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers in Brightwood
neighborhood design art mural for Ft. Stevens Recreation Center. Community enjoys
live DJ and dancing at Mural Dedication.
Upshur Recreation Center
November 14 - 17, 2007 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers and schools
participate in mural design brainstorming sessions and paint their own art mural at
Upshur Recreation Center. Project was part of a Ward 4 Beautification initiative and
included R.E.’s Community Mural Dedication Ceremony. Thanks to sponsors: ANC
4C Mini-Grant.
Ft. Stevens Recreation Center
August 26 - 30, 2008 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers in Brightwood
neighborhood design art mural for Ft. Stevens Recreation Center. Community enjoys
live DJ and dancing at Mural Dedication.
Gee’s Bend – The Architecture of the Quilt
August 24, 2007 - R.E. organizes a group trip to Baltimore’s Walters Museum for
Quilting Art Exhibit and Documentary on African-American women quilters from Gee’
s Bend, Alabama. Youth gained appreciation of community life in the South and
innovative creative expressions of community through quilts. Trip sponsored by ANC
4C Mini-Grant.
August 24, 2007 - R.E. organizes a group trip to Baltimore’s Walters Museum for
Quilting Art Exhibit and Documentary on African-American women quilters from Gee’
s Bend, Alabama. Youth gained appreciation of community life in the South and
innovative creative expressions of community through quilts. Trip sponsored by ANC
4C Mini-Grant.
Stop the Violence Youth Art Gallery
& Conflict Resolution Workshops
May - June 2008 - Youth from upper NW schools learn ways to reduce conflict in their
theme of conflict resolution.
Each art work was showcased in the Juror's Lounge of the DC Superior Court for the
summer of 2008. Raising Expectations Inc. hosted a gallery opening reception with
remarks from Superior Court judges, recreation center representatives, and project
sponsor representatives of GA Avenue Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative.
& Conflict Resolution Workshops
May - June 2008 - Youth from upper NW schools learn ways to reduce conflict in their
theme of conflict resolution.
Each art work was showcased in the Juror's Lounge of the DC Superior Court for the
summer of 2008. Raising Expectations Inc. hosted a gallery opening reception with
remarks from Superior Court judges, recreation center representatives, and project
sponsor representatives of GA Avenue Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative.
Hair-Art Braiding and Personal Grooming Workshop
July 2008 - Young girls, their mothers, and grandmothers learn how to care for their
hair and properly braid conrows and other styles. Two professional hair stylists share
hair care secrets and offer helpful advice to participants.
July 2008 - Young girls, their mothers, and grandmothers learn how to care for their
hair and properly braid conrows and other styles. Two professional hair stylists share
hair care secrets and offer helpful advice to participants.
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