East Side Arts Council is committed to bringing artists to schools to increase passion for the Arts for future generations.

From the website. https://www.eastsideartscouncil.org/artsyes

“ArtsYES at schools and recreation centers offers classes from professional artists in subjects such as Hip-Hop dance, Hmong dance, visual arts, theater, and more. ESAC’s work with Flipside of St. Paul Public Schools has documented that students are truant much less if they are involved in these classes. Participating schools include: Farnsworth Aerospace Upper School, Humboldt Middle School, Ramsey Middle School, YMCA, Journeys (alternative high school), and Washington Technology Magnet.

We also offer arts classes at 20 parks and recreation centers, significantly reducing transportation barriers, as part of the Art for Summer Blast program in partnership with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. Professional artists visit four recreation centers each week to bring art classes selected by each site based on the interests of youth.”

To find out more click on the link. https://www.eastsideartscouncil.org/artsyes