LEAF IN SCHOOLS & STREETS (LSS) EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH FESTIVE ARTS!

LSS is a non-profit collaborative outreach program matching performing artists into schools, educational centers and housing communities for hands-on workshops, residencies and interactive performances. Artists are from the local, regional & international community. The program is designed to reach children and adults of different socio-economic backgrounds in the Asheville area and WNC.

Like the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) , LSS proves that music and the arts can bridge cultures and create life-altering, community-building experiences. In addition to our community outreach at various education centers, the LSS program also provides an opportunity for the youth involved to attend Lake Eden Arts Festival. Performing artists collaborate with youth to perform on a national stage, with their parents in the audience. Participating youth gain self-esteem and cultural awareness while experiencing multiple interactions with performing artists, being a performer on stage and a festival adventure.

Educational outreach includes:

  • Residencies (20 contact hours)
  • Workshops (3 contact hours)
  • After-school programs (1 hour weekly 8 weeks)
  • Presentations & Performances by local and international artists (1 hour)
  • Performances and exhibits with youth and artists at LEAF. (over 800 youth to date!)

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