Chosen by the district as a primary arts enrichment site, the Banana Factory is offering visual arts classes for at-risk elementary and middle school students. This program exposes students to the visual arts and makes the arts an integral part of their total education. In November, Mackenzie and BASD representatives attended a conference in Kentucky to study the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
Programs are currently under development for four additional schools.
Students, who are transported by the district and accompanied by their teachers, receive instruction in clay, painting and other visual arts from Banana Factory artists. It also demonstrates the national recognition that the arts are a critical element in every child's development. All Rights Reserved.