ART TRANSFORMS
Providing visual art education to empower underserved communities.
We offer free intergenerational art classes in southeast Queens.
Our mission is to bring visual art education to the underserved community. Our goal is to build character and self-esteem in those who participate in ATI’s programs and to beautify the community with visual art.
Art Transforms Inc. (ATI), is a non-profit organization, founded by two artists who saw a gap in services in the Southeast Queens community and decided to link with other artist to fill the gap. We are rooted in traditional art techniques but allow personal creativity to shine in every painting. Our mission is to bring visual art education to the underserved community. Our goal is to build character and self-esteem in those who participate in ATI’s programs and to beautify the community with visual art. Our hopes are to create life changing experiences.
Testimonials
Art class helps me control my anxiety and gives me a purpose to move forward. Art is my goal and my future career. It gives me strength and makes me feel accomplished when a piece is finished. It also makes me feel better around people and let’s me hone my skills. it is very helpful to me as an individual. I am very grateful to be apart of the art class.
Imani Smith, 23
I like art because it is calming, soothing and teaches me discipline. Art transforms can literally transform you. You can learn new shills and have fun while doing it. Art can help you express your sad feelings like death or love.
Khamila Thompson, 10
Art class stops me from over acting crazy. It helps me listen better.
Jaden Medley, 11
Art class brings creativity too all. It help us learn and experience that not only work is important, fun is too. Art also gives us a relaxing time, and make us feel calm and so disciplined.
Brianna Rucker, 10
This art class has been an outlet for me in many ways. It helps me bond with my granddaughter who also attends the class. I have learned art techniques that were surprising to me. The class is a very relaxing end to my week.
Ms. Chaplin, Grandparent
Art has significantly eased my depression. I have grown to love art and appreciate how it is present in every aspect of my life. I use are to either silence my thoughts or encourage my imagination. Art is a natural function we express through our physical senses. Our senses we have grown to respect alter all visionary creations. I feel most confident through my artwork and it gives me peace. At times I feel I am losing myself to the “problems” I see on my surface. But, it brings me joy when others tell me it has brought them inner peace.
JM, 21
Art has a calming effect and forces me to think things through. It gives me the feeling tat I am creating something. Its turning out to be a learning experience and help instill in others we are all the same.
Ms. Medley, Grandparent
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