Raising
Expectations Inc.
captures the
energy and
creative freedom
of young people
and motivates
them to continue
their artistic
discipline.
Creativity is not the finding of a thing,
but the discovery of how it works.
--James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) US poet, editor, diplomat
Photo Gallery        Dance           Arts & Crafts          Music Production             Culinary Arts/Holiday Parties
WELCOME TO RAISING EXPECTATIONS INC'S
PHOTO GALLERY!

*Please click on each of the links below to view a full gallery of pictures with R.E. youth
learning about themselves and the world through visual and performing arts!

R.E.'s Seasonal Activities

Dance Workshops Photo Gallery (January - March)

Arts & Crafts Workshops Photo Gallery (April - June)

Music Production Photo Gallery (July - September)

Culinary Arts and Holiday Celebrations Photo Gallery (October - December)

Past R.E. Fundraisers
(visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RaisingExpectationsDC)

Spring 2009 Cinco de Mayo Wine Tasting
Fall 2010 Lights On Afterschool Cabaret
Spring 2011 Canvases for a Cause Art Exhibition

Click here to Register for Raising Expectations Inc.'s youth arts programs today!
Raising
Expectations Inc.
"RE-EDUCATE, RE-UNIFY, RE-CONNECT THROUGH THE ARTS"
Phone/Fax: (866) 549-2725 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Meet Wesley Clark, The Artist
January 20, 2007 - Youth learned abstract art techniques in Wesley Clark's home
studio.  

Participants also create their own expressions in a group masterpiece and freestyle
exercise.
1st & 2nd Youth Art Mural Projects
Upshur Recreation Center

November 14 - 17, 2007 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers and schools
participate in mural design brainstorming sessions and paint their own art mural at
Upshur Recreation Center.  Project was part of a Ward 4 Beautification initiative and
included R.E.’s Community Mural Dedication Ceremony. Thanks to sponsors: ANC
4C Mini-Grant.

Ft. Stevens Recreation Center

August 26 - 30, 2008 - DCPS youth from Ward 4 recreation centers in Brightwood
neighborhood design art mural for Ft. Stevens Recreation Center.  Community enjoys
live DJ and dancing at Mural Dedication.
 
Gee’s Bend – The Architecture of the Quilt  

August 24, 2007 - R.E. organizes a group trip to Baltimore’s Walters Museum for
Quilting Art Exhibit and Documentary on African-American women quilters from Gee’
s Bend, Alabama.  Youth gained appreciation of community life in the South and
innovative creative expressions of community through quilts.  Trip sponsored by ANC
4C Mini-Grant.
Stop the Violence Youth Art Gallery
& Conflict Resolution Workshops

May - June 2008 - Youth from upper NW schools learn ways to reduce conflict in
their theme of conflict resolution.

Each art work was showcased in the Juror's Lounge of the DC Superior Court for the
summer of 2008.  Raising Expectations Inc. hosted a gallery opening reception with
remarks from Superior Court judges, recreation center representatives, and project
sponsor representatives of GA Avenue Rock Creek East Family Support
Collaborative.
Hair-Art Braiding and Personal Grooming Workshop

July 2008 - Young girls, their mothers, and grandmothers learn how to care for their
hair and properly braid conrows and other styles.  Two professional hair stylists share
hair care secrets and offer helpful advice to participants.
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