Who We Are | Theory of Change | History | Programs | Who Participates
Values | Practice | Impact | Measurement | Recognition | The Future
Who Participates
Providence Public High School Students
Over 40% of students in the Providence public schools live in poverty. Only 24% of Providence residents age 25 and over have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, and 68% of families in Providence have an income below $50,000. Only one public high school in the city has an average combined SAT score above 825.
Over 300 high school students register for our free programs throughout the school year, beginning in September. They learn about us through friends, guidance counselors, teachers, social workers, and parents. Data indicates that the majority of students learn about us through friends’ recommendations. New Urban Arts creates a diverse student body by actively recruiting when any community is underrepresented in the studio.
As a result of these efforts over eight years, students represent 13 different high schools, and 28% are African-American, 28% Latino, 22% Caucasian, 14% Southeast Asian, 3% Caribbean, and 5% bi-racial. Students come from homes in every corner of Providence, and they are predominately female (72%). Our student body equally represents ages between 14 and 18. 5% of our students identify as LGBTQQ.
Emerging Artists
Artist mentors are emerging artists, often between the ages of 18 and 40. They are former high school participants, college students, in between college and graduate school, graduate school, or practicing community artists and designers. Their artistic interests widely vary. They are most interested in growing as artists and educators, and view New Urban Arts as an opportunity to do so.
The Public
New Urban Arts depends on volunteers and donors to support our programs. In addition, there are public performances, exhibitions, and presentations in which the community celebrates the artwork and creative voices of our participants.
