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Incorporate in January 2004, Arte Inc. is a not for profit 501c3, creating positive change. Arte’s mission is dedicated to developing and promoting Latino art, culture and education. Arte serves disadvantaged urban youth and families, those with limited resources, who don’t have access or exposure their suburban peers do. Arte serves the public with after-school programs, youth and family workshops, college bound road trips, scholarships, art exhibits, mentoring and cultural events. Arte benefits and supports low income youth and families. Arte is developing and cultivating cultural, recreational and occupational resources as the Latino population in the state booms.

Events

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ASAP
– After School Activities Program – FREE

Arte offers a variety of after school programs for middle school students. Programs in the Arts & Crafts, Sports, Music, Guitar, Photography, Cooking, Dance, Drama ,College Readiness and more. If you’re interested in your child taking part in these programs email us at
arteinc@comcast.net

SLATE Program

Socialization & Learning Activities Through Education

Arte believes “All Kids Start with a Clean Slate!”

ARTE’s highly successful program teaches youth vital life and social skills. SLATE is a program for 8
^th graders exposing them to new ideas, possibilities and preparing them for success in high school, college and beyond. Classes are hands-on and project based with various speakers broadening the student’s knowledge. Lessons include Banking, Budgeting, Balancing a Checkbook, Household Finances, Etiquette, Citizenship, Restaurant & Dining Skills, Self-Defense, Obtaining Employment, Mock Interviews, Thank You Card Writing, CPR, Health & Wellness, Fire Safety, Cooking, Nutrition, Abstinence, College Readiness, Culture, and many other topics. Several educational trips are taken including college visits. By graduation students have learned to respect themselves, their parents and others. Arte is molding youth to be positive contributors to society. If you would like your child to benefit from this amazing program email us for an application
arteinc@comcast.net

Youth Programs

Arte is molding disadvantaged youth into better citizens who will positively contribute to society. Arte’s programs address needs, empower children and engage families. These programs occupy children’s “down time” and keep them off the streets. They are accessible and free to urban youth, who do not have the experiences or exposure their suburban peers do. Read about Arte’s very successful SLATE and ASAP programs.

Donations

Arte has been very successful and has impacted many lives. 100% of every donation supports Arte’s programs and operating expenses. We hope you believe in our mission and see the value in what we do. Arte is strengthening our community. Please consider a tax deductible donation. We need your individual support to keep the momentum going.