RAW = Re-imagining the Arts Worldwide
"It starts with this irony: Wynwood's middle school doesn't have an art department… due to budget restraints… How can the most burgeoning art neighborhood on the planet have public schools that don't teach art or music?" - The Huffington Post
In the US, six million students receive no arts education, and 60 percent of American schools have seen their arts programs defunded. RAW began in 2014 and brought together a coalition of non-profits, organizations, artists, and administration to bring color and inspiration on Wynwood's Jose De Diego middle school's concrete walls and a school suffering a drought in budget for creativity.
Over 80 artists came together, and results were magnificent enough to increase school enrolment among the community. More kids were coming back to school, and class attendance increased. There was an increase in test scores, school pride, and a decrease in bullying and violence. RAW sent a shockwave of enthusiasm that proves it can better the school and its body through art. In 2016, RAW expanded as a campaign to support the creation of arts programs at schools nationwide.
Wynwood's Eneida M. Hartner elementary school is made up of a melting pot of minorities living below the poverty line, finding refuge from broken home life within the walls of education and a loyal, dedicated faculty. During Art Basel 2016, this elementary opened its doors for a carefully selected group of artists to beautify its walls and encourage art education throughout the community. RAW teamed up with European art project Stick Together to help broaden an international team of talent to maintain its already sterling level of skill. For years, the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami has seen a renaissance in arts, culture, and development. RAWs project has sparked a conversation and a process that bridges urban contemporary art and education through the very medium that has celebrated.
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Press:
Here's what the press has to say about RAW
"These kids, who are considered "rough" around Miami, are calmer these days, because they feel that they're in a safe place now. They're more excited about coming to school and even come to the grounds on weekends to play basketball and hang out. Instead of trying to get access to charter schools, more kids are interested in sticking around, and more local children have inquired about enrolling."
The Huffington Post
Partners:
Our partners include:
"As artists and developers have discovered Wynwood, a disconnect has emerged between the upscale newcomers and the Puerto Rican and African-American residents who have long lived there. This project is a small step in an effort to begin bridging that gap."
NPR (National Public Radio)
Artists:
Many thanks to the artists involved for the time and effort they have contributed to make this project a reality. They include:
2 Alas
ABSTRK
Adnate
aholsniffsglue
AM1
Luis Berros
Bik-Ismo
Buff Monster
James Bullough
Caratoes
Diana Contreras
Spencer Keeton Cunningham
D*Face
Paola Delfin
Don Rimx
Dot Dot Dot
Elle
Fin DAC
FL.Mingo
Seth Globepainter
Li Hill
Kyle Holbrook
Hoxxoh
Jufe
Kai
Kraser
Lebo
So Youn Lee
Leza One
Anthony Lister
The Lost Object
Madsteez
Makatron
Amanda Marie
Marisol Medina
Jose Mertz
MRKA
MTO
Muro
Never 2501
Nychos
Pastel FD
Pixel Pancho
Reka One
Santiago Rubino
RYCA
Alex Senna
Shark Toof
Snik
Magnus Sodamin
Tava
Trek 6
Tubs
Typoe
Txemy
Vexta
Axel Void
Martin Whatson
Word to Mother
Zed1
Contact Us:
For donations and more information, email us at robert@therawproject.org, or fill out the contact form below: