February 11th is the birthday of Thomas Alva Edison: "The Wizard of Menlo Park," holder of 1090+ U.S. Patents, inventor and businessman, and founder of General Electric, among many other impressive accomplishments too numerous to list here. And, Mr. Edison brought light where light had not been before - electrically speaking, of course. Therefore, we have Be Electrific Day, so that we can celebrate not only this prolific inventor's birthday, but also "the electricity within each of us."
What is Electrific? It is an abbreviation for an electrification project - which means to put light where light has not been before. That is what Thomas Edison did. He created the light bulb and the movie camera and many more inventions. February 11th is his birthday. So on this day we pay tribute to him and his many contributions to society.
Therefore, this is also a day to discover the electricity within our own body. The body IS electric and it is now time to pay attention to this.
Art With a Heart was born out of several women’s compassion and desire to serve those less fortunate. The story begins with Carol Conrad, who long dreamed of offering art classes to children in need. Conrad, who has a BS in Education, became a teacher with a desire and hope of providing a quality education to all children, regardless of their background. She taught for many years in both private and public schools. In 1990, she opened Kaleidoscope of Art, an art studio for children out of her home. By doing this Conrad was able to pursue her passion of teaching art while also remaining at home with her children. Conrad continued to teach but held fast to her dream of bringing art to those less fortunate.
While Art with a Heart is proud to give children the joy-filled experience that comes from creative expression, the mission goes much deeper. Art with a Heart’s programs uniquely integrate and reinforce academics within the artistic experience. They strive to teach skills that benefit children in both school and life. Lesson plans are designed to encourage critical thinking and build problem-solving skills. Their vision is to foster the personal development of Indianapolis youth who are at risk, and to build stronger communities, through hands-on art education. Art With a Heart offers a variety of art programs for at-risk children. Children who come to Art With a Heart have had little exposure to the arts; most have drawn with only a crayon or pencil. By giving these children the opportunity to create with high quality art materials, they are set up for a degree of success they have never before seen or felt. Art With a Heart is dedicated to exposing children to the joy that comes from artistic expression in a safe, secure and enriching environment.
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