Young Art Leaders
Young Art Leaders are paid to work collaboratively
to develop a community art project that addresses a community need or issue. They discuss and explore different approaches to leadership, and decide collaboratively what community issue to focus on.
The 2021 cohort created a scavenger hunt to raise awareness of issues within our local food systems. They installed 3 large portable murals and 5 painted boxes in separate places around Shelburne Falls.
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Each box focused on different issues with an emphasis on food security and food sovereignty. Each contained a handmade stamp, scavenger hunt pass books, and booklets with information and resources to help with food access.
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The 2022 cohort focused on climate change and our region’s natural environment.
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They created a collection of zines for local libraries.
The Young Art Leaders program is funded in part by:
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The New England Grassroots Fund,
The Massachusetts Cultural Council,
and The Art Angels.
