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The Links, Incorporated, creates and supports art-related educational opportunities for minority youth as well as presents and supports performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in an array of disciplines. 

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Area Intentional Focus

 

 

OVERTURE: A LOOK INSIDE OPERA

 

Focus:

Showcase and celebrate Black excellence in opera to encourage Black representation both onstage and behind the scenes

 

Create opportunities for talented student artists to explore and develop in the world of opera.

 

ALIGNED WITH THE NATIONAL SIGNATURE PROGRAM CLASSICS THROUGH THE AGES

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: OUR STORIES, OUR LENS

 

Focus:

Uplift Black storytelling and our rich cultural history by supporting Black filmmakers

 

Showcase and celebrate Black excellence in cinema to encourage Black representation both on screen and behind the scenes

 

Use film to spark dialogue on issues impacting Black communities

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ALIGNED WITH THE NATIONAL PILOT PROGRAM TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH VISUAL ARTS​

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GRANDMA’S HANDS - STORYTELLING THROUGH QUILTING (Collaborative Projects)

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Focus:

QUILTING BY THE NUMBERS - A STEMREADY APPROACH (in collaboration with Services to Youth)

Integrate hands-on visual arts activities with STEM. 

 

Bridge STEM to STEAM by incorporating multigenerational quilting activities to help realize STEAM goals. 

 

Help develop computational, analytical, and creative thinking skills.

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QUILTS FOR KEEPS: COMFORTING THOSE WITH CANCER (in collaboration with Health and Human Services, Mental Health, International Trends and Services, and Membership)

 

Create lap-sized quilts for adults and children fighting cancer-related illnesses

Donate lap quilts in conjunction with local and Southern Area programming

Offer symbols of comfort and hope, while providing warmth during chemo and treatments

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More Intentional Work

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​Classics Through the Ages: Creative Competitions