Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts

Community Works of Louisiana is a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, dedicated to providing high-quality enrichment programs to over 900 students daily. Their innovative afterschool, summer, and in-school residencies offer a wide range of classes in arts, STEM, dance, music, sports, and more, aimed at engaging youth and reinforcing academic achievement. Rooted in the belief that extended learning opportunities should be engaging and impactful, Community Works focuses on creating a creative and healthy community by increasing equitable access to educational programs. Through donations and partnerships, they strive to better the educational landscape in the city and beyond, impacting each student and Enrichment Instructor directly.Generated from the website

KIDsmART is dedicated to enhancing education through dynamic arts integration, focusing on engaging children and educators in creative and relevant learning experiences. Their flagship program, Creative Schools, directly supports K-8 students, particularly those at risk of academic failure, by ensuring that arts education is a non-negotiable component of their schooling. In addition to the Creative Schools initiative, KIDsmART offers professional development workshops in various art forms to enrich curriculum delivery and bolster literacy through the arts. Their programs, such as the With Feeling curriculum, aim to foster emotional literacy and personal empowerment, creating a well-rounded educational experience for students across New Orleans. Generated from the website