Initiatives
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Building Young Leaders
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Mentorship Programs: Pair young people with community leaders and professionals in the arts.
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Internship Opportunities: Provide hands-on experience in arts organizations and civic projects.
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Youth Advisory Boards: Youth-led committees to influence program planning and community initiatives.
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Community Exploration: Involves museums, movies, and live events geared toward history, culture and civic engagement.
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Informing the Community
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The People's Forum brings together the community with local, state and national leaders to educate on the democratic and legislative processes.
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Participants are involved in lively discussions about legislation that affects their communities and what they can do to make a difference.
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Civic Education Campaign: Use arts based media(visual arts, theater, music) to educate about voting rights, civic processes, and community issues.
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Engaging the Community
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Volunteer Opportunities: For community members to participate in arts projects and civic initiatives.
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Art Exhibits on Civic Topics: Curate or collaborate with exhibitions that explore themes like voting, social justice, and civic responsibility.
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BTheNow Speaker Forums.
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Voter Engagement Arts Events: The use of music, theater, and visual ats to motivate civic engagement.
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Outreach in Diverse Neighborhoods: Ensure programs reach underrepresented and underserved groups.