Connor said he is excited about the opportunity to participate in a learning experience outside the classroom. I've never appreciated the traditional college experience the way I appreciate my experiences with art. By using art, their eyes will be opened to things they wouldn't see otherwise. City Arts is sponsored by the Office of Special Learning Opportunities and the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Phil Sandro, program director of City Arts, said the arts are an important tool for making social change.
Art constructs meaning systems that hold the world together.
Special learning opportunities coordinator Theresa Thomas Carroll said there are significant benefits for students involved in City Arts. It gives them internship experience, community interaction and multicultural appreciation. Perhaps most importantly, it gives them the tools to get the most of their education.