"All children are artist…"

At the heart of Mosaic Brain is the belief that art saves lives. It creates possibility within a young person in even the most difficult circumstances. Mosaic Brain has three goals, which provide at-risk and underserved youth with:

1. a safe, meaningful and collaborative environment where they are respected for their contributions and develop self-esteem
   
   
2. an opportunity to have a voice through exhibitions, service opportunities, and public presentations
   
   
3. the tools to effect positive and substantial change in their lives and their community.

Mosaic Brain reaches it's goals by following these guiding principals:

• We teach by example, as young people model their behavior from that of their adult mentors.
  
  
• We encourage intergenerational partnerships at every opportunity.
  
  
• We strive to include children in every aspect of the organization so we are mindful of who we serve.
  
  
• We integrate at least one recycled material as a reminder that the everyday can be transformed and re-used.
  
  
• We listen to the ideas and suggestions of young people before, during and after programs.
  
  
• We nurture, reciprocation and partnership with other organizations.
  
  
• We draw from our own urban community for inspiration, artists, board members, and volunteers.
  

While the goals and principals remain stable, methods of reaching them are constantly underway.

Annual Goals 2006 - 2007

• To create a groom a stong working board of directors
  
  
• To establish a consistent art program as the Garrison Community Center once a week staffed by volunteer artists and board members.
  
  
• To support the Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commision with its Generation NExt program, Fall Festival and other cultural events.
  
  
• To create a strong base of 50 volunteers.
  
  
• To garner a least three grants totaling $15,000.00.
  
  
• To raise $10,000.00 in gerneral funds.
  
  
• To garner funds to purchase and outfit a diesel powered van to use as a mobile arts unit by summer 2007.
  
  
• To create an entrepreneurial summer arts program for youth aged 14/15 in the Old Northest Neighborhood.
  
  
• To end the year in black with at least 10 working board members and 15 advisory board members.