CHIDREN'S PROGRAMMING

Every year the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts brings in 800 or more children, free of charge, to explore the wonders of fine art glass. With so many art programs being cut from our schools' curriculum, we try and expose kids to artistic disciplines that they would otherwise never have a chance to discover. It opens their minds to a whole new world. They learn that people can make beautiful and lasting pieces of art out of nothing but their own desire to create. It gives them something to think about other than playing the next new video game, being plugged into the Internet or binge watching their new fav TV show. It gives them a much deeper appreciation of the arts, which in turn enhances their overall quality of life forever. Some kids start taking classes with us and the ones that show real promise, are then rewarded with scholarships to enable them to continue with their studies. Some have actually established full or part-time careers with our center or other centers throughout the country.