LEAF in Schools & Streets Mission

LEAF in Schools & Streets (LSS) empowers youth through festive arts! LSS is a non-profit collaborative outreach program sending performing artists into local communities for hands-on workshops, residencies, mentoring and performances. The experience provides opportunity for the youth to attend Lake Eden Arts Festival and to perform alongside resident artists on a national stage, with their parents in the audience. Participating youth gain self-esteem and tolerance while experiencing workshops, being a performer, multiple interactions with performing artists, and a festival adventure.

Participating Schools

  • ArtSpace Charter School
  • Asheville Arts Center
  • Asheville Catholic School
  • Asheville Montessori School
  • Black Mountain Primary
  • CC Bell Elementary
  • Claxton Elementary
  • Erwin High School
  • Evergreen Charter School
  • Francine Delaney New School
  • Handmade in America
  • Hominy Valley Elementary
  • Isaac Dickson Elementary
  • Johnston Elementary
  • KIPP Academy
  • Oakley Elementary
  • Pisgah Elementary
  • Swannanoa Youth
    Development Center
  • TC Roberson High School
  • Vance Elementary
  • WC Reid Community Center
  • WD Williams Elementary
  • YMI
  • YWCA
Outreach

Since its '04 debut, LSS has featured talented and award-winning artists, who have inspired more than 7,100 Buncombe County area young people in 27 schools, 7 after-school programs, The W.C. Reid Community Center, YWCA youth programs, The Swannanoa Youth Development Center and the Blue Brass Project which united youth of Western North Carolina & Tipitinas interns of New Orleans.

LEAF in Schools & Streets Educational Outreach includes:

  • Hands on residencies, workshops, mentoring & performances with artists from the local, regional & international community.
  • Lake Eden Arts Festival performances with youth and artists.
  • Professional Development for teachers & opportunities to earn “Continuing Education Units” (CEU’s).

Contact:
Renee Nunez Outreach@LakeEdenArtsFestival.org
828/68-MUSIC (686-8742)

 

 

Get Involved!

 

LEAF Art Raffle to benefit LEAF in Schools & Streets

At each festival, the LEAF in Schools and Streets tent supports an Art Raffle. Purchase raffle tickets for $ each and choose which items you would like a chance to win. Win Jewelry, Folk Art, Musical instruments, clothing and more - all donations from LEAF artisans - as well as LEAF gift baskets which include CD's , mugs & posters. Don't miss this opportunity to stop by and support the LSS program - and win a fantastic prize!

Quick Reference Data

LEAF in Schools & Streets empowers youth through a diverse experience that includes workshops, being a performer, multiple interactions with the performing artists, and a LEAF adventure. The experience begins with hands-on workshops in schools and community centers; and as part of program, the youth attend LEAF and perform with the artists on stage.

Since its 2004 debut, LSS has featured talented and award-winning artists, who have inspired more than 7,100 Buncombe County area young people in schools, after-school programs, The W.C. Reid Center for Creative Arts, The Swannanoa Youth Development Center, YMI Cultural Center and the Blue Brass Project which united youth of WNC & TIPS interns of New Orleans through music, workshops, and performances.

GRAND TOTALS 2004-2007

  • 63 artists
  • 32 schools
  • 128 different outreach programs
  • 13 after-school programs / community centers
  • 10,403 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 1,412 youth performing at LEAF

Estimates for Spring 2008

  • 22 artists
  • 12 schools
  • 17 different outreach programs
  • 7 after-school programs / community centers
  • 3,600 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 280 youth performing at LEAF

Spring & Fall 2007

  • 43 artists
  • 23 schools
  • 11 after-school programs / community centers
  • 1 Youth Development Center
  • 1 Adult women’s correctional facility
  • 4,836 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 577 youth performing at LEAF

Spring & Fall 2006

  • 38 artists •30 schools (expansion sustained into middle and high schools)
  • 10 after-school programs
  • 1 Youth Development Center
  • 3 community centers
  • 2,798 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 480 youth performing at LEAF

Spring & Fall 2005

  • 19 artists •11 schools (expansion into middle and high schools)
  • 5 after-school programs
  • 1 Youth Development Center
  • 1 community center
  • 1599 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 215 performing at LEAF

Spring & Fall 2004 inaugural year

  • 8 Artists •6 Schools
  • 3 After School Programs
  • 1 community center
  • 1170 Youths in residencies
  • 140 Youth Performed at LEAF
  • AND an off the charts inspiring BlueBrass project united local & New Orleans youth through music, workshops and performance!
LEAF in Schools & Streets Schedule

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LEAF in Schools & Streets Quotes

 

"The students' performances surpassed our expectations. The audience sang, cheered and applauded. LEAF created a truly memorable experience" - Mama Shabu- The Magic of African Rhythm

 

"Performing with The Shabu Family at LEAF was such a wonderful experience for our students. It added an entire new element to working with an artist that cannot be obtained in the classroom. It exposed the students to what it is like to be the performer verses the audience." - ChrisLenderman- Asheville Catholic School Residency Coordinator

 

"The LEAF experience was exciting and new. I enjoyed drumming and watching all the people dancing."- 7th Grade Student - Asheville Catholic School