Museum Visits
BAC participants visit art institutions multiple times a year. These trips:
• expose participants to an array of artistic styles, movements, artists and ideas.
• inspire discussions about the art work and its history.
• incite art making workshops in which participants can try out the techniques they have observed.
Past visits include:
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• The Museum of Modern Art
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• The New Museum
Independent Art Projects
Participants create independent art projects that:
• Explore themes important to them.
• Challenge them to sharpen their art skills through rigorous studio sessions.
• Allow the freedom to work in their preferred art medium or learn something completely new.
Past projects include:
• A 3D model of a Utopian school
• A black and white photo series
Community Projects
Participants create community art projects that:
• Grow organically out of partnerships and community need
• Transform community space and encourage dialogue
• Involve community members to be a part of the creative process
Past Projects Include:
• Creating sets, props and costumes for a children’s
theatre show
• Designing a playground and community garden for a
neighborhood church
• Designing and creating a mural 15x80 ft mural alongside
members of the community
College Readiness All OSP participants take part in three college advisories throughout the program year, led by our program staff and New Settlement College Access Center. Our goal is for participants to identify colleges and universities based on their academic goals and personal interests, understanding the different elements colleges look for in applicants, and creating a college readiness timeline. Junior and Senior year participants work with a counselor at the College Access Center on submitting applications, SAT prep classes, and financial aid.
