Studies have shown that students involved in the arts perform 30 percent better, in basic academic skills testing, than students who are not. Participating students have also demonstrated greater creativity and superior communications skills.
The Parramore League of Artistic Youth (PLAY) is a community program designed to provide youth with an opportunity to contribute to the beautification and cultural development of its residents. One of the ways they plan to accomplish this goal is by painting two historical murals, one at the Downtown Recreational Center located at 645 w. Livingston Street and the other at the Dr. J.B.Callahan Center located at 101 N. Parramore Avenue. PLAY began its first Summer Program on May 30, 2007 to serve the Youth and community of the Parramore area.
PLAY is a professional development program for youth that augments the City of Orlando’s ability to nurture developing young artists while using the workshops and program facilitators to develop and implement art based community projects.
Studies have shown that students involved in the arts perform 30 percent better, in basic academic skills testing, than students who are not. Participating students have also demonstrated greater creativity and superior communications skills.
You can links to their artwork here.
