In third grade I had art class only twice a year. Those were the two most important and exciting days of my school year and I still remember the projects we did. Being able to express myself creatively allowed me to see that I could be successful at something in the curriculum outside of the math and reading exercises I struggled with. Excelling at these art projects bolstered me with confidence in my own creativity and gave me a sense of satisfaction and pride I had never before known in the classroom.

A career in art has always been my dream. It is a goal that I could only realize with a solid foundation in arts education and the support and encouragement of my family. Both are substantial gifts and overwhelm me with a sense of gratitude and desire to pass my small fortune of support and knowledge on to future generations. Read the rest of this entry »