In-Shelter Program

In-Shelter Programming

ChopArt offers multi-disciplinary arts programming to middle and high school aged youth experiencing homelessness to promote positive self-efficacy, community engagement and sustainable development values. Our "in-shelter" program includes shelter lead and assistant volunteers visiting their assigned shelters weekly throughout the year. They lead programs both planned by ChopArt and the youth with the assistance of local artists and arts organizations. .

In-Shelter Program:

Free, year-around programming in shelters.
Shelter lead: dedicated ChopArt volunteer mentor who leads classes.
Partnerships with local artists and art agencies.
Field-trips to shows and activities.
Impact assessment every 6 weeks

DualConcepts is an annual art show hosted by ChopArt in the Spring. Professional artists work within the shelters for 6 weeks to help teens move from blank canvas to completed art work. All completed art pieces are sold in the art show and 100% of the profits are returned to the teens.