The Children’s Program has had an amazing fall working with local artists to create beautiful collaborations. Gab Smith, executive director of CAM Raleigh, worked with our Real World kids at our virtual camp in September. She introduced them to the current exhibits and artists and invited them to create pieces to be displayed in a Public Art Installation by renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas. His “Love Over Rules” exhibit can be seen on the side of Raleigh Union Station on the corner of West Martin Street.

We also worked with local artists Shannon Newby (KidLabRaleigh), and Deanna Hicks (Paper and Stars Studio) to create art kits to send home with our younger kids. Shannon was even gracious enough to donate extra supplies to stock our shelves for next year! We have loved partnering with all of our local artists and getting a chance to create with our StepUp kids!