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Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School Sands
Brooklyn, NY
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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A Reawakening
Funded Aug 29, 2021
Thank you so much again for your generous support and contribution to our project "A Reawakening". Students were able to engage with the materials for their self-portraits and use them to begin fully realizing their work. The mirrors specifically allowed students to improve their observational skills — enhancing their attention to detail. As they composed their sketches, they also began to add tonal value to create more depth in their compositions. Furthermore, students were able to experience how professional artists use specific tools to create works of art that use symbolism and form a narrative to reflect who they are.
We are truly grateful that you were able to help make this project a reality, and we look forward to sharing our continued artistic journey with you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Payne
This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 3 other donors.

As a High School Visual Arts Teacher, I specifically want to promote an awareness and appreciation for the arts, by providing my students with well-rounded art sessions that will allow them to receive a full, immersive art experience. With the proper materials, students can become more invested in the work they produce; and furthermore, also be informed about the resources professional artists use within the field. Giving my students access to supplies, that they do not readily have access to, will give them an opportunity to explore more areas in art in which they previously may not have had before. For example, the use of self-portrait mirrors will allow them to strengthen their observational skills in ways that they cannot from just looking at a photograph or drawing from memory. This will also allow them to see themselves in the art that they are creating. Additionally, the art easels will allow them to have a more liberating approach to their painting assignments -- giving them room to see their work from different angles. I look forward to seeing their work progress over time in our sessions and seeing them embrace what they envision!

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