EWI in Schools and Community Centers: Art Education and Afterschool programs bring new art and cultural skills to children and youth

Partnerships with schools, youth and arts organizations allow our immigrant women artist members to teach and share their talent with children and youth, actively participate in the community, and tell their stories.

This program provides women with professional experience, business and leadership skills and visibility in the market. Participating women artists mentor others and get mentored by professionals, share  their culture, and teach art and marketing knowledge to younger people and audiences with limited access to arts. The program mutually benefits the community lacking access to the arts and talented immigrant women artists in need for market venues and affirmation.

Programs include: art teaching & mentoring, art collaborations, workshops, exhibitions, volunteer programs and community service.

Partner organizations are:  Sewall Belmont House Museum, Lorton Arts Foundation, Strathmore Arts Center, Sewall-Belmont House the Art League, Alexandria Performing Arts Association, West Potomac Academy High School in Alexandria, among others.