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Amarillo Opera's "Arts: an Alternative" Summer Youth Mentor Team
ARTS: An Alternative -
A program for area youth ages 5 - 18 in visual arts, music,
drama, dance, poetry, and manners help to build self-esteem
and confidence in local youth. Seven neighborhood sites in
North Amarillo are utilized for afterschool, evening, and
summer programs. Over 10,000 youth have been served through
this program. College students serve as youth mentors and
role models. These youth mentors perform area outreach
programs for civic organizations as well as their work with
the youth. Collaborative partnerships involve United
Citizens Forum (Black Historical Cultural Center), YMCA,
Wesley Community Center, Buckner's Youth Services, Amarillo
College, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, the juvenile justice
system, WTAMU, local businesses, Catholic Family Services'
SOS Center, foundations, and community volunteers. Guest
professionals in the arts are also recruited.