ARAS - Splash! Spring 1999

colourful castle
Colourful art will transform
Children's Aid Society

Spring Term begins April 6
Summer Term begins June 28

Call (416) 961-1502 or
e-mail us for information
or a brochure.

We are proud to announce that our Fine Arts Kindergarten students are participating in the Starlight Children's Foundation's "Kids Helping Kids" program. The students are creating special art cards which will be sent to seriously ill children. The Starlight Children's Foundation is a charity that provides a variety of entertainment related activities to help brighten the lives of seriously ill children, and their families.



OUR SCHOOL REACHES OUT
The Avenue Road Arts School is expanding its outreach and community programs to ensure that the magic of children's art reaches a wider audience. Children and adults who might not have exposure to the kind of art that the school is known for, will be able to see the power of art and the benefits to individuals and the community. WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S AID The school will work in conjunction with the Children's Aid Society to create a colourful "child affirming" environment for the lobby and visiting rooms of their Scarborough facilities. Kids' art and large group installations will bring the spaces to life, creating an inspiring place for both children and adults who use the facility More than 75 pieces of art have been donated by the school. These include a castle, a flying futuristic bird and colourful 3- dimensional butterflies and flowers. The seven foot dinosaur "Bob" was last seen in October at our children's art exhibit A Journey Through Time, at Metro Hall. He is now grateful to find a permanent home with the Children's Aid Society. OAC ENDOWMENT GRANT As we increase the number of outreach programs and the number of scholarship students, we need to fundraise to ensure the survival of these programs. This February the Ontario Arts Council announced that Arts for Children of Toronto (the children's division of the Avenue Road Arts School) will be awarded $75,000 in endowment funds, on the condition that it raise matching funds from non-government sources. The school is launching a scholarship campaign to allow 50 deserving children per year to take classes at the school. Arts for Children of Toronto is a registered charity which issues charitable receipts. For your convenience, donations can also be made when you make your regular United Way gift by designating that an additional amount be directed to the school's scholarship fund. Donations to the fund make a significant difference to the lives of the recipients and their families. If you, or your company, would like to support our scholarship students, please contact Lola Rasminsky at the School for more information. Contributions of any size will be most appreciated. Come join teachers and students at our 1st Art Discovery Day Teachers will be on hand with art activities for both children & adults. Come see, make and talk ART! (Get address and map to school here.)	Colourful art will transform Children's Aid Society Register Now Spring and Summer Classes are filling up quickly. Avoid disappointments! Spring Term begins April 6 Summer Term begins June 28 Call (416) 961-1502 or e-mail us for information or a brochure. We are proud to announce that our Fine Arts Kindergarten students are participating in the Starlight Children's Foundation's "Kids Helping Kids" program. The students are creating special art cards which will be sent to seriously ill children. The Starlight Children's Foundation is a charity that provides a variety of entertainment related activities to help brighten the lives of seriously ill children, and their families.

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