MAP - Testimonials

"My favorite part was collaborating with new people and experiencing a different aspect of art and technology."

- MAP Youth Participant, Jam Session 2007

"I personally love acting so it was really cool to be in the acting group. And I've always wanted to go on a mission trip to Africa so it was a special thing for me to watch the short independent film from Africa. This experience was very powerful for me."

- MAP Youth Participant, Jam Session 2007

"It was really nice to watch the movies made by students and see all the work they put into it."

- MAP Volunteer, Jam Session 2007

"It was fantastic. I am so honored to have been able to bring my students here. I believe they truly enjoyed it. Thank you!"

- MAP Program Partner, Jam Session 2007

"You are doing great work. Thanks for what you do. Your work lays the foundation for transformation and world peace."

Pamela Collette, MAP Jam Session presenter, www.kiberakid.com

"It was great to meet with the other artists and compare lesson plans. It was a really great way to expand upon ideas and acquire some new tools/ideas. This is often an area that many arts organizations lack in. You are sent off on your own to teach and rarely have opportunities to collaborate and learn from each other. I feel that is especially beneficial when there are artists of varying disciplines."

- MAP Artist Mentor, Brainstorm Brunch 2007

"Talking with Katina and other teachers about how to create a fun and creative structure was awesome. The "sharing aspect" really helped."

- MAP Program Partner, Professional Development Workshop 2007

“This (professional development) workshop was great! It really helped to give some breadth to subject, & make (it) tangible. I am very interested in moving forward in the company of such passionate individuals.”

MAP Program Partner, 2006

“My girls came away from this program with improved self esteem; gained artistic, self-sustaining skills; and were exposed to a diverse and dynamic community.”

Korina Bayardo, Program Director for Horizons Young Woman Arise Project

“The youth found motivation and validation for their creative efforts. This experience has boosted their young resumes.”

MAP Program Partner, 2006

“To have their accomplishment displayed and taken seriously helps validate (them) and gives these young people real expectations for successful projects.”

MAP Program Partner, 2006