St. Vincent Teaching Art to Children

The bitter, biting cold, and snowy winter days have indeed made a profound impact on our spirits.
It has caused us to think deep and hard about what our organization is really trying to do and why. This state of affairs has caused us to create and publish our manifesto, to keep us relevant, vibrant and on target.  

Youlou Arts Foundation declares the following:

 Art is vital. 

 We need art in our daily life. It is the driving force which keeps us all sane and human.

To quote Picasso "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" 

 Art is powerful 

It has the capacity to bring about action and awareness. 

Art has the ability to bring people to together. 

It encourages curiosity, willingness and responsibility.

 Art is inclusive

It is for everyone. 

 Art can drive economic gain

Arts and cultural activities can draw crowds from within the community and around the world.

Increasing the number of visitors as well as enhancing resident participation helps build economic and social good.  

We need to recognize and market the arts and cultural assets of our community. Creatively acknowledging and marketing community assets can attract a strong and skilled workforce as well as help sustain a positive quality of life.

 It is for these reasons Youlou Arts Foundation has a vested interest in organizing art programs for children. We know by getting the youth involved in art making we are making an investment in the future of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

 Youlou Arts Foundation has spent the past 15 years ensuring the continuation of the children's art program because we operate under the notion that "every child is an artist". By dedicating time and energy to providing art activities to children, we are promoting a culture where children will be inspired, motivated and become model citizens.