by Sara Catalán
“Using art to demonstrate how commonplace violent thoughts and language are, and to move other artists to become activists in raising awareness.”
Projects
32 Flavors of Black Women
Jeralyn Powell (2018) Exploring how the intersectionality of being black and a woman affects self-discovery and perception of future selves, 32 Flavors creates a safe space to be accepted and validated while experiencing their multi-faceted identity. Process Paper: (PDF)
Aftermoon
“Aftermoon is the time between 2am and 5am in hospitals when night shift nurses need an invigorating snack to get through the rest of their day; it’s a way to send them one that’s wholesome and nutritious.”
Alert-A-Ride
“I am helping disabled commuters regain independence and control of their day by creating a mobile app that gives riders access to real-time data and information about current and past rides on paratransit.”
Art Pact
“Art Pact supports teachers reaching across disciplines and contexts, to increase the possibilities of creativity in the classroom.”
Ask Me About My Hijab
by Sultana Abbar and Barbara Fang
“Ask Me About My Hijab promotes communication between Muslim women wearing hijabs and non-Muslims, with the goal of increasing understanding and tolerance.”
Backyard Lots
“Backyard Lots is a neighborhood revitalization program that transforms vacant lots into safe and local recreational outlets for the neighborhood of Slavic Village in Cleveland, Ohio.”
Beacon
by Liz Roffey
“Beacon is a carpooling mentorship program for new teachers in rural parts of the U.S., giving them the support they need to make it through the tough first few years on the job.”
Boiling Down
Ivan Boscariol (2016)
“Boiling down is an after school program that builds healthier relationships in middle schools through cooking.”
Break the Wall
Break the Wall Kexin Lyu This project aims to build a more inclusive educational environment at SVA to help Chinese International Students with limited English proficiency overcome the language barrier and cultural differences so that they can easily communicate with local English speakers and engage in the host community.
