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 Western NC.

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 and perform at the 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.

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Inspiring CREATIVITY since 2004 with:

  • 96 artists
  • 42 schools
  • 231 different outreach programs
  • 23 after-school programs/community centers
  • 20,832 youth experiencing residencies, workshops or performances
  • 2,247 youth performing at LEAF
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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH includes:

  • Resident Teaching Artist (1 hour weekly for 7 months during the school year - must be a LOCAL artist)
  • Residencies (20 contact hours)
  • Workshops (3 contact hours)
  • Presentations & Performances/"Informance" by local & international artists (1 hour)
  • Performances and exhibits with youth & artists at LEAF.

GET INVOLVED!