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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:
- a safe, meaningful and collaborative environment where they are respected for their contributions and develop self-esteem
- an opportunity to have a voice through exhibitions, service opportunities, and public presentations
- 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 2008 - 2009
- To develop and grow out stong working board of directors
- To build onto our art program as the Garrison Community Center twice a week staffed by volunteer artists and board members.
- To further enrich our partnership with the Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commision with its Generation NExt program, and other cultural events.
- To create a strong base of 50 volunteers.
- To garner at least three grants totaling $40,000.00.
- To raise $15,000.00 in gerneral funds.
- To create an entrepreneurial summer arts program for youth aged 14/15 in the Old Northest Neighborhood.
- To end the year in black with an advisory board members of 15 members.
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