Entry #9

Being an advocate is important for art programs, and I will make sure art is seen and heard about by posting art shows for the community to see as well as show up to meetings and get arts voice out there. If it works with the school and other circumstances I will arrange service learning projects where students can partake in a community mural or event that involves art and their skills. There are risks involved, it could take time away from actual cirriculum as well as cost money. Sometimes there might not be a positive response and seem like a waste of time to others. I think that balance is a key point, the school will appreciate and notice the advocacy, but it could cause friction such as stepping on toes or creating other subjects to feel left out or something on that order, I also think that there can be too much at once and cause me to become overloaded, which would be bad and not have a balance. I think I would need to learn the community as well and gain an understanding of the proper way to advocate without being overpowering or annoying.