Our open-source quarterly digital magazine that serves as a medium to share research findings and voices from the art education sector. Read Issue 02 here! Read Issue 01 here! Issue 02- December 2023 After an encouraging response for Art Speaks Issue 01 , we are thrilled to share the second issue with everyone! Art Speaks is an open-source quarterly digital magazine by Saturday Art Class, created to address the need for a platform that voices the collective efforts being carried out by diverse organizations and stakeholders in the realm of social-emotional learning and arts in education. In this issue, we've curated a mix of thoughtful and insightful articles that cover various views around the vast canvas of arts and education. We're excited for you to dive in, relish the articles and share it within your network! Inside our 2nd issue! NOTE FROM OUR EDITOR Our Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer Chhavi Khandelwal dedicates our issue 2 "Narratives of Visual Art" to our community that is collectively shaping millions of lives positively through the medium of arts. ARTICLES No Art is Bad Art by Jade Fernandez and Vibhor This article by Vibhor and Jade Fernandez, sheds light on the organisation, Slam Out Loud ’s approach aimed towards dispelling the notion that art must conform to specific standards. Through real stories, it emphasizes the importance of unlearning perfection, fostering an environment where every form of expression is valid. What do educators think about arts? by Akash Gaikwad and Dharmesh Moleshri Embracing a belief that "we are all artists" the article brings forth the experiences of educators who have been facilitating visual arts, highlighting their journeys with art. CONVERSATIONS Art and it's Undeniable Capacity to Change the Heart by Maahi Shah Supported by Maithili Redkar Delves into evolving views of art in different professions, from culinary arts to medicine. Maahi, highlights the significance of arts in the personal and professional lives of individuals. Amplifying Voices for Social Justice through Art by Sivani Rajani and Priyal Patki Supported by Maithili Redkar & Mitali Dixit A special feature that follows the journeys of young people whose art journey started with Saturday Art Class. They are now a part of the organisation, Nazaria Collective , where they use varied art forms such as photography, visual art, zine making, poetry to express themselves. DISCOVER The Aravani Art Project by Kristine Rodricks The spotlight on the Aravani Art Project by Kristine Rodricks emphasizes the significance of community and public art for expression on vital causes. Our children participated in a workshop, designed on this premise and experienced the power of art as a tool for social impact. WORKSHOP Art Beyond Paper and Crayons: by Rukhmini Bhatia and Tanushree Patel Exploring Lorenzo Vitturi’s Artistic Approach, discover the importance of exposing children to diverse artistic expressions. Don't miss out on the easy-to-do art plan inspired by Lorenzo Vitturi' s workshop that you can try with your children at home or in the classroom! Download your copy now!

Issue 01- July 2023 DOWNLOAD NOW! Through the power of visual art and expression, Art Speaks emerges as a platform voicing the crucial need to integrate visual art and social-emotional learning in the educational system. Our inaugural issue unifies collective efforts in the art education ecosystem, presenting diverse experiences and voices relevant to individuals and organizations promoting sustainable art integration in education. Explore thought-provoking articles, insightful interviews, and captivating stories of impact, highlighting art's influence on meaningful learning experiences. Together, we foster a collective voice that resonates, prioritizing art education and catalyzing a harmonious chorus of change, where art truly speaks! Inside our inaugural issue! FOREWORD BY RATI FORBES In a remarkable contribution, Rati Forbes pens an inspiring foreword for Art Speaks' inaugural issue. Her words acknowledge and delve into the need for a platform that voices the collective efforts being carried out by diverse organizations in social emotional learning and arts in education ARTICLES Classrooms as spaces of joy by Tanushree Patel This article explores how visual arts create joyful learning spaces, nurturing critical thinking and collaboration in children, while enhancing emotional intelligence and holistic development. A creative approach towards education by Rukhmini Bhatia The author shares insights from her journey as Program Lead at Saturday Art Class, highlighting the need for a creative and systemic approach to bridge gaps and integrate social-emotional-learning and art education in mainstream systems of education. Visual arts education at grassroot level in India by Tanushree Patel This article addresses current challenges and needs in the education system, emphasizing the need of safe spaces for children. Illustrating the existing strengths as a potent foundation. Enabling creative experiences for children in education by Keerthi Sharma This article brings experiences of working with children in art classes and highlights how the structure of the art class plans plays an essential part in aiding children's creativity and imagination. CONVERSATIONS With Sriram Ayer Founder and CEO of NalandaWay- Sriram Ayer, shares about his convictions on art as a catalyst to nurture hope, resilience, and courage in children and gets candid about his journey in the sector. DISCOVER Unveiling Badri Narayan’s artistic journey Spotlighting Padma Shree Artist Badri Narayan, a treasure trove of wonder and stories. The article explores his self-taught journey, contributions to Modern art rooted in Indian art, and why he's indispensable for arts education. Download your copy now!

Help us bring the arts closer to our children! Opportunities Volunteer with us Volunteering with Saturday Art Class will give you the opportunity to reflect and learn about yourself, allowing you to work with different teams and verticles where you can gain meaningful exposure! Please fill out the form by clicking on the "Apply here!" button and we will be in touch with you. Apply now Partnership At Saturday Art Class, we believe in the power of partnerships to create wide-reaching impact and provide children and educators across India the access to engage in visual arts integrated learning. If you are a non-profit, social-education organization or school looking to empower children and educators in visual arts and SEL let's join forces to make education inclusive of the arts and creative expression! Reach out to us at info@saturdayartclass.com or click on the program you would like to partner with us on! Art for Educator Program Art-a-Day Corporate The arts are for all! Our work has reached far and wide through immense support and engagement received by organizations across various sectors. You can continue to support us with funds, enabling our flagship programs to reach farther and wider, or even reach out to us to experience a Saturday Art Class by collaborating with us through our programs. Write to us at info@saturdayartclass.com

165,248+ Children impacted 5,958+ 97 10,07,682+ Educators trained Partnerships established Children reached digitally Our Journey Saturday Art Class was started in a Grade 3 classroom, in a local government school, with a simple yet powerful intention - to help build a safe space of expression within the classroom using a medium that surpasses all barriers - Visual Arts. It was started as a pilot project in 2016 with a classroom of 30 children. These very children, their voices, artistic creative expressions and their unique thoughts & ideas helped realise the vision of the organisation - a world where all children are inspired to create with confidence. Their voices and expressions were so powerful that it gained momentum enough for Manasi and Chhavi to build an organisation, Saturday Art Class, with the very idea that every child deserved a safe space to express themselves. Watch to learn more! "Our students are aware of ideas like self-love, self-care, and positive self-talk, and often try to practice them daily!" Gaurav Jogal and Riddhi Teach for India educators

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Thank You, Supporters! We extend our gratitude and are extremely thankful to you for believing in the power of art and have chosen to support and guide us in our mission to make visual arts accessible in education. Thank you for joining us in this journey towards creating an impact! Corporates & Foundations Individual Supporters RATI FORBES AMITA CHAUHAN NISABA GODREJ RAMESH SRINIVASAN HARSHAL GOHIL L GANSHAM AMIRA SHAH CHHABRA FIREFLY VENTURES VK FOUNDATION THE NEW GREAT EASTERN SPINNING AND WEAVING COMPANY LIMITED SHRI M M SHAH MEMORIAL REVASHANKAR DURGASHANKAR PANDYA CHARITABLE TRUST Accelerators, Incubators & Fellowships

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Our digital resources are available to access across the globe! In My Mind A digital book for children In My Mind by Saturday Art Class is a resource that delivers visual art and social-emotional learning (SEL) for students, educators, paraeducators, and parents. We created this resource with the goal to combat technological and learning impediments faced by students during COVID-19 pandemic by transforming our COVID-19 Recovery curriculum and compiling it into a tangible workbook, printed and distributed to all our students complemented with an Art Kit that enabled experiential learning. 12 Chapters Each chapter is focused on a topic, supplemented by 7 days of acitivties. What does In My Mind have for you? Guide Book A helpful guide on how to use the workbook for educators and teachers. Assessment Form Helps record user reflections, artworks and feedback. In My Mind provides social-emotional learning (SEL), art, and creatively stimulating exercises to help provide SEL-based resources for students to educators, teachers, and parents during the “school from home” time. We extend our gratitude to Ms. Samiksha Bindal and Ms. Palak Gupta for beautifully compiling and designing this book! Contents of In My Mind ! Session 1: What is my mind made of? Feelings Session 2: What is my mind made of? Thoughts Session 3: What is my mind made of? Actions Session 4: How do I take care of myself when I am angry? Session 5: How do I take care of myself when I am sad? Session 6: How do I take care of myself when I am scared? Session 7: How do I take care of myself when I am worried? Session 8: How do I take care of myself when I am shy? Session 9: How do I take care of myself when I am bored? Session 10: How do I take care of myself when I am confused? Session 11: How do I create safe spaces for myself? Session 12: What habits do I want to start and stop to feel better? Download Now Everyone's An Artist Our digitized curriculum In My Mind was also converted into an instructional video series called Everyone’s An Artist ! Everyone’s an Artist is a digital open-resource narrated by our Co-founder Manasi Mehan, that brings to light the importance of well-being & creativity in education, a tool we want as many children, teachers, and parents to benefit from. Presented in the form of 12 interactive session videos, Everyone's An Artist follows a creative process for children to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through Art. Watch Now!