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Augusta, GA is home to non-profit organization, Children's Art-Walk , founded by fellow member artist Bruce Klassen and his wife Deborah. A recently retired businessman, a painter, and a former Pacific Region Board member of the Boys And Girls Clubs of America, Bruce draws upon his unique perspective as artist, businessman and community activist to serve part of Augusta's community through art. Though "birthed" in Augusta, Children's Art-Walk has the inevitable potential and scalability to reach hundreds, even thousand of communities in the United States and even around the globe. … Continue reading…

This past summer, St. Lucy's teacher and professional artist, Dr. Yvonne M. Ward , shared her passion for art by creating an art program designed specifically for kids in the 3rd and 4th grades. Having been raised in a large Christian family, Dr. Ward learned the importance of sharing her gifts and talents with others. It was a theme that ran through her family of five children, all talented in the arts. Dr. Ward's mother, Hilda, was her chief role model for her wanting to become an artist. Hilda was a professional fashion designer and illustrator, trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parson's school of Design. She painted fashion models, designed fabrics and had expertise in pattern-making.… Continue reading…