Proposal type: Project-based

Amount Requested: $ 5,000

Art of Me works with Cleveland youth in 6th-12th grade through storytelling, visual arts and media literacy to help them to identify who they are and who they want to be in their community. Students identify a problem in their community and write a short story or a short film on how to solve it through community engagement, beautification and building relationships. They are mentored by artist and film professionals. The winning story is made into a film with the youth storyteller and local community.