Arts on the Block Apprentices Learn Job and Life Skills During Month Long Workshops

 

Apprentices stand in front of a finished mosaic tile artwork commissioned by the Family Justice Center. This piece was created during the Fall and Spring season that ended April 2.

So Proud

Two of my apprentices in the Arts on the Block job skills and life skills nonprofit in Wheaton juried into the Congressional Art Contest and both won Honorable Mention awards given by Congressman Chris Van Hollen in a reception and ceremony Monday, April 11. Three other apprentices submitted artwork as well and received certificates. How awesome is that!. The artwork will be on display at VisArts in Rockville through May 4.

Young Determined Designer and Artist

Our only high school freshman apprentice at Arts on the Block, Francisco shows off his entry for the Congressional Art Contest (pictured next to his Dad). His digital image was not only beautiful but demonstrated a keen appreciation for color, balance and design.