YEAH! (Youth Experiencing Artistic Hope), which originated out of the Mission-Vision Committee of the B.O.L.D. (Building Our Lives Drug-free) Coalition, received a grant from the Local Cultural Council Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council to sponsor art classes for students of the Resiliency Preparatory School. The grant pays local artists to work with students several hours a day to inspire and teach them a variety of artistic techniques. "It's amazing to see how quickly the students get involved in these classes,' stated Darlene Pavao, one of the teachers connected with the Fall River Art Association. A session on May 24, 2011 brought Cranston photographer Corey Greyhorse to the school for an introductory lesson in photography. Click here for a four-minute video of the class. Click here for photos and video of another art class. YEAH! has sponsored a number of other projects, including a Found Art project, a 2009 Launch Party, and a breakfast fundraiser held at the Eagle Performing Arts Center. For further information, contact BOLD staff member contact Susan Wolfson at Stanley Street Treatment & Resources, 508-235-7032.
 

(Top row, left) Photo instructor Corey Grayhourse of Cranston introduces some of the basic skills in photography to students at the Resiliency High School. (Top row, center) Branden Corbishley and Joey Sorrentino look on as Jerrica Polente shows a photo to Ms. Grayhorse. (Top row, right) Josh Cabral gets some feedback from Ms. Grayhorse. (Middle row, left) Kelsey Richard shows one of her photos to Jerrica. (Middle and bottom row, center) Clarissa Medeiros goes over class materials with Ms. Grayhorse. (Middle and bottom row, right) Branden Corbishley looks closely at a photo and then looks at one of Jessica's. (Bottom row, left) Ms. Grayhorse goes over some of the camera controls. 

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