Mentoring Program Brings Art Back to Bryant
Last week, Mrs. Victoria Bartlett who spearheads the Mayor's
Mentoring to the Max initiative announced that the Arts &
Humanities Council and Tulsa Parks WaterWorks will bring the arts
back to Bryant Elementary.
When Mrs. Bartlett found out about the lack of art and music
classes at Bryant from two of her mentees, Jade and Destinee, she
immediately began looking for organizations to help provide
afterschool art classes for the students.
Mrs. Bartlett said, "We know the importance of having art in
schools - it enhances the academic achievement and creativity of
children. Having experienced artists at Bryant will make a positive
impact on the school. We're grateful to the Arts and Humanities
Council and Tulsa Parks and Recreation for making afterschool art
programs a reality for Bryant students, at no cost to the
school."
Tulsa Parks Director, Lucy Dolman said, "Tulsa Parks and
Recreation Department is delighted to bring creative art
programming to Bryant Elementary. Our WaterWorks staff has
developed a variety of art projects that will appeal to all
grades."
The Mayor's Mentoring to the Max initiative is proud to partner
with the Arts and Humanities Council and Tulsa Parks and Recreation
Department on this recent achievement of bringing art back to
Bryant Elementary. The Arts and Humanities Council will provide
artists through its Afterschool Artists Residency program
and Tulsa Parks Water Works will also meet with Art Club students,
beginning March 21, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Tulsans are also encouraged to get involved in a child's life
and share their artistic abilities and love for art or other
talents. Call 2-1-1 and tell them you want to become a mentor. Or,
visit www.mentoringtulsa.org for a listing of 18
community schools in need of caring adults. Just one hour a week
can change a child's life forever.
