TERALTA ART
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Mission Statement
Teralta Art gives access to under-represented communities to engage in art-making and become cultural participants while creating community through the shared experience of expressing identity and healing. Teralta Art uses art and art education to grow and heal the community. We use art to bring different people together to form a healthy community and allow a natural virtuous circle to flow. Through our outreach and programs, we work to ensure that marginalized individuals have access to art-making so that they can participate in the process of forming our regional culture. Collective cultural identity bonds people together and forms a sense of belonging.
About This Cause
We are making a place to let people in different pockets of society meet each other through art and art programs to achieve wellness and equity Community Voice We engage the wider community to learn how best to represent and serve their interests, for example: -We intentionally include refugees for participation in community meetings and programs. Being intentionally inclusive of these community members will collectively raise awareness among all participants, expose all to different cultures and experiences, and inspire them to develop relationships and advocate for change. -We conduct community meetings and invite community partners and those who have not yet participated in programs as a form of community engagement. -We have created partnerships and collaborative projects with organizations which focus on marginalized communities. For example, IRC, NCRC, Urban Street Angels Additionally, we design programs to give a voice to communities through participation, such as advocate Chrildren's Rights through art projects: -Shapes of Home is designed to give vulnerable populations voices. Through art making, it forms a sense of community. Through exhibitions, it gives them voices that allow communication and discussion with other communities in society. -Looking Back at Home uses art-making to include kids both in affluent areas and those in underserved and marginalized low-wage areas to be aware of other communities in San Diego. The art activities are designed to find a common ground to initiate mutual understanding for future populations in San Diego. Health and Wellness Teralta Art has created hands-on arts programs specifically for vulnerable populations including: -Homeless youth currently in transitional housing through a partnership with Urban Street Angels -Youth in the Restorative Justice Program National Conflict Resolution Center -Refugee populations in collaboration with the Child’s Right to Identity in Emergency Settings Symposium (a joint effort including UNICEF and the UN Children’s Rights Commission) to give a voice to refugee experience and the mental distress of being displaced -Low-income households unable to afford after-school programs by offering scholarships Programs include workshops and activities designed to: -Allow each participant to voice and explore their cultural background and identity by creating art (by writing, drawing, & shaping clay) in a safe space -Engage participants by sharing their work and discussing their experience to foster mutual understanding and self-discovery -Create supportive communities defined by their emotional connection and sense of belonging We are dedicated to building and healing the community through increasing access to creating art. We believe that community plays a significant role in shaping individual wellness. Being part of a supportive community provides opportunities for social interaction, emotional connection, and a sense of belonging, all of which are important factors in maintaining overall well-being, all of which can indirectly affect health outcomes. Racial Equity Teralta Art is committed to applying a racial equity lens to ensure equal opportunity and access to all. This is seen in the design of our programs, community development and outreach, and allocation of resources creating equitable opportunities for underserved and marginalized communities. At the service level, in our workshops with diverse populations: -We have taken explicit steps to create an inclusive space that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses which can challenge social norms and promote a more inclusive community. For example, in a workshop for the Shape of Home project, participants take turns sharing what is expected of them as distinct from what they wish for themselves while hearing one another and validating their experiences. -We tailor workshops to reflect racial and cultural sensitivity encouraging participants to reflect and engage in conversations related to culture. Through making art, we learn about the cultures of our neighbors. For example, Kurinuki workshop, tiki workshop, Lunar New Year decoration, Kumeyaay clay pot, and Christmas Parol. At the organizational level, we have created programming: -The Children's Rights Project intentionally includes refugees and immigrants. -We have scholarships to support individuals with low wages to participate in programs.