My ARTS Kids is off to a great start. Our first classes last week at West Jefferson was absolutely fantastic! Our Children's Hospital Program continues to grow and our classes last Wednesday was so wonderful. Our Walker County school program begins next week. We are so excited to again work with the 3rd Graders in Walker County.
PRESS RELEASE - MAK Receives Grant from TARGET
Jasper, Alabama July 26, 2010 — Meghan Muncher, Director of My ARTS Kids, today announced a partnership with TARGET Corporation in recognition of its efforts in providing Fine Arts Education Programs to elementary school students who, because of budget cutbacks or other financial means, may not have access to fine arts programs in the coming school year.
My ARTS Kids will provide weekly fine arts programs to elementary school children. These programs will incorporate; music, dance, visual arts, and broadway musical studies. “We believe we are meeting our goal of providing a varied program of fine arts curriculums”, said Meghan. “I want to express my thanks to TARGET whose contribution will help make this goal a reality for the children of West Jefferson. We are truly blessed to have such great support from this corporate partner”.
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that equals more than $3 million every week.
“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with My ARTS Kids as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”
Alabama State Council for the ARTS
My ARTS Kids is very proud to be associated with the Alabama State Council for the ARTS. Our 2009-2010 My ARTS Kids programs were partially sponsored by the ALABAMA ARTS TAG FUND. The ARTS TAG FUND provided a $3,000 grant in 2009. The support of the Alabama Arts Tag Fund provided fine arts training to students in Walker and Jefferson County in the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters.
2010 ALABAMA LEGISLATURE JOINT RESOLUTION
My ARTS Kids receives a Alabama House of Legislature Resolution. HR877 Year 2010. See Picture Gallery for Resolution.
My ARTS Kids 2010 ALABAMA HOUSE RESOLUTION
My ARTS Kids receives a Alabama House of Legislature Resolution. HR997 Year 2010. See Picture Gallery for Resolution.
PRESS RELEASE: NEW $5,000 GRANT AWARD
My ARTS Kids Director Meghan Muncher announces, “I am pleased to announce that My ARTS Kids has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Walker Area Community Foundation. This grant will be applied to the ongoing Walker County Elementary School Fine Arts Teacher program that My ARTS Kids began in 2007 and now will be continued in the Fall of 2010. “We believe we are meeting our goal of providing a varied program of fine arts curriculums that includes venues of; music, dance elements, drawing/painting, and drama/theatre”, said Meghan. “I want to express my thanks to the Walker Area Community Foundation for our continued partnership and for their continued support of My ARTS Kids and our program to provide Fine Arts Education programs to all Walker County 3rd Grade students”.
