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The Children\u2019s Creative Project (CCP) is needed now more than ever. As traditional support for the arts dwindles, students need programs like CCP to help them develop as creative thinkers and\u00a0contributors to American culture.\u00a0The nonprofit arts organization works with schools to customize programs that unite students and professional artists. Students receive the opportunity to learn from professionals free of charge.<\/p>\n

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Arts funding has been slashed across the nation. School music and theater departments, community centers, professional theaters\u2014all have witnessed a decline in federal, state, and local support. Yet the cutbacks do not reflect the value of the arts. The benefits of arts education<\/a> remain unchanged and youth interest continues to flourish.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why Kathy Koury dedicated her career to arts education. As Director of CCP and a former dancer, she understands what children can gain from access to the arts at a young age. As a student, Kathy noticed that her high school dance classes were filled with young women who were unfamiliar with their bodies. They wanted to dance but hadn\u2019t had the opportunity to develop physical awareness or confidence in their artistic expression.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had grown up playing tennis so I was in tune with controlling my body from a young age,\u201d Kathy says. \u201cI realized that was the difference between me and the other girls who were less comfortable with dance. That\u2019s what inspired me as I completed my dance major. I eventually volunteered for CCP at Franklin School because I wanted them not only to have access to dance but to all the other visual and performing arts experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the early 1970s, Kathy and a handful of other artists offered free after school art classes at Franklin. In 1977 Kathy became the program director. The organization blossomed, receiving grants to bring artists into the school during the day. With the support of Superintendent Bill Cirone, the organization continues to provide unique arts programing for nearly 25,000 students throughout the district.<\/p>\n

CCP infuses the academic experience with alternative methods of learning and expression. Through hands-on activities kids hone their motor skills, cultural competencies, and interpersonal connections. With ongoing involvement, students develop vital life skills that can aid them in academic and professional performance.<\/p>\n

Kathy says, \u201cThe students learn self-confidence, creative expression, and cooperation with others especially in the performing arts. They learn how to present themselves–hopefully without fear\u2014and how to speak in front of a group. These skills are positive energy alternatives to drugs, vandalism, and violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

CCP also improves students\u2019 receptivity to other subject matter. \u201cThe arts inspire children to come to school because they enjoy doing this and they\u2019re more likely to come to participate in something that they like.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to youth programming, CCP works to ensure that community members can benefit from the wealth of artists in their midst.\u00a0 Community members may also participate in the upcoming\u00a0I Madonnari<\/i> Italian Street Painting Festival<\/a> each summer. The chalk art festival on the grounds of the Santa Barbara Mission is one of the highlights of local Memorial Day Festivities and its vibrant temporary creations attract thousands of visitors.<\/p>\n

Providing academic and public programming requires $33,000 in funds each year. Fundraising and charitable contributions fuel the organization. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t do what we do without the support of our sponsors such as Yardi,\u201d Kathy says. \u201cYardi has provided continual support and is one of our highest level sponsors for I Madonnari.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Public contributions also propel the organization forward. To support arts education in the Santa Barbara district, visit Santa Barbara County Education Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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