SYD Art Program

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About "Sankofa Youth Development Art Program" (SYDA)

S.Y.D.A. program is an art program designed to help provide a creative outlet for youth to learn positive means of expression with positive role models providing leadership and life skills. Sankofa Art also helps youth to work through anger and other confusing emotions individually and in a group developement setting while developing ledership skills and colective reasoning through group art projects. It provides a structured environment while instilling patients and a desire to learn new things. Helping youth to work together to better themselves.
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Youth Art Programing

Youth arts programs are powerful crime prevention tools. The goals of this prevention program are many: to divert at-risk youth from the juvenile justice system; to improve their social behavior and social skills; to improve their academic performance and commitment to school; to develop their art skills; to provide them with opportunities to perform and exhibit their art

The arts-whether they be during or after school-provide opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to do something positive . . . with their talents and their time.

Featured Artist of the Month Comintary and Art

 When you're in a dark place keep your "EYES" focused on what is to come.

 

When times get hard just learn to sit and think, or ask "SOMEBODY".

~Look deep within yourself.~

S.Y.D. Kids

In the start of a new year the SYD kids are ready for a new and creative year with Sankofa Art. Stay tuned for “Student Voice” by Sankofa members about the Sankofa experience.  

Behind the Scenes with Sankofa Art Council

  This portion of the program is designed to give students that have shown a strong sense of dedication an opportunity to learn and show leadership abilities when give specific roles and responsibilities. Three students are chosen from the class to assume council titles and perform council duties. A student is chosen for the role of President, Vice President, and Secretary. Students role as president consist of project lead during day to day and major projects assisting program manager with creative input, website while acting as liaison for current class members. Vice President's duties consist of assisting President in all duties as needed. Secretary’s duties consist of maintaining art supplies, inventory, student sign in and record keeping.