Isabella and Abner On the Impact of ArtSmart

See the story of two ArtSmart students from our 2016 pilot program.
Sep 4, 2020

ArtSmart students from our 2016 pilot program graduated our four-year program. In this short documentary video, we showcase two of our current seniors who have been a part of the program from the very beginning.

Their success stories of overcoming low self-confidence, learning English as a second language and developing a desire to pursue higher education is a true testament to ArtSmart’s unique process of mentorship through the power of the arts.

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