Help us bring the arts closer to our children! Opportunities Senior Manager, Partnerships and Training (Nagaland) As we expand our collaborations with governments, multilateral organizations, and nonprofits, we seek a Senior Manager, Partnerships and Training [Nagaland] to drive Visual Arts & Creativity-based learning programs at scale. This role involves managing government relations, partnerships, program implementation, and evaluation to enhance creative learning opportunities for children. Apply now Senior Manager- Partnerships and Training (Maharashtra) As we expand our collaborations with governments, multilateral organizations, and nonprofits, we seek a Senior Manager, Partnerships and Training [Maharashtra] to drive Visual Arts & Creativity-based learning programs at scale. This role involves managing government relations, partnerships, program implementation, and evaluation to enhance creative learning opportunities for children. Apply now Senior Associate, Training The Training Senior Associate will work to capture data, and build and provide training to all partner organizations to ensure the successful implementation of the Saturday Art Class Curriculum. This is a great opportunity for enthusiasts who love working in a start-up environment, enjoy training, and care deeply about enhancing the lives of children. Apply now Senior Associate, Curriculum We are seeking a Senior Associate in the Curriculum vertical to enrich our Visual Arts and Socio-emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and the various programs we offer to our partners and educators. This is an opportunity for individuals who desire to build access to creativity and essential SEL skills for children and enjoy curriculum research, design, and developing lesson plans. Apply now 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

Introducing our unique visual arts curriculum that takes every child on a journey to various artists and art forms across the world! The Saturday Art Class curriculum is designed as a combination of visual art-based milestones and various topics that helps children build exposure to the outside world as well as develop the following outcomes: Communication Critical Thinking Collaboration Joy Imagination Perseverance Our curriculum topics ensure that children can understand themselves and are exposed to the world around them; along with inculcating skills of imagination and self-expression ! The curriculum encompasses grade-appropriate art milestones and art objectives that children can achieve through the art class plans. The curriculum is designed from Preschool 1 to Grade 8 (age group 2 to 14 years) Indian Art Children explore art from various parts of India and explore the work of Indian artists. Our art class plans under this theme focus on contemporary and former Indian artists and art forms. Through the development of a strong sense and knowledge of Indian art, this theme of our curriculum aids in building a positive perspective of cultural identity and self-esteem within children. Global Art Children are exposed to a wider range of artists who use different forms and techniques. This topic will focus on art and artists from across the world both from the present and the past. It is through the development of a strong sense and knowledge of global arts that children can build a holistic perspective about themselves and the world. Craft Students explore the use of various materials to create things like collages, origami, and other craft-related activities. The art class plans under this theme will focus on craft-related activities that refine the children's motor skills and put an emphasis on children using their imagination and creating activities related to craft work. Self-expression and imagination-based activities Students are provided with prompts in the form of inquiry-based questions . These questions are designed in a way that compels them to use their imagination and express themselves in their own unique manner. Students are able to think about different situations and will express what they imagine bringing them to life through self-expression. Through the development of their imagination and self-expression, we build creativity in children.

Adding He(art) to education Our vision is to create a world where every child is inspired to create with confidence Our mission is to work with and within the system to implement visual art and SEL programs to build skills to thrive in children. Click here to see how we do it! Know more about the work we do

STORY BEHIND OUR EXHIBITIONS We are back with our End of Year Exhibition after 3 years! Celebrating the journeys of over 165,000 children, we are excited to highlight their creativity and accomplishments. Embracing the notion that we are all inherently artists, the exhibition serves as a testament to our core philosophy. The event will unite students, teachers, parents, supporters and partner, alongside the wider community, fostering a profound sense of belonging and community spirit. Beyond celebration, it will also serve as a platform to communicate SArC's mission and emphasize the vital role of arts in education, nurturing creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, it presents a valuable opportunity to engage with potential partners, sponsors, and collaborators, further amplifying our impact and reach. So mark your calendars and don't forget to visit our End of Year Exhibition! WHAT TO EXPECT? Exhibit of artwork Art installation Art Stations Workshops Exhibit of artwork: View the exhibit of artworks from across 60 different art themes by community of 1,65,000+ student artists who we fondly call Big Little Artists. Art installations: We have multiple installations created by our children and guided by our volunteers that transport you to a fantastical world of visual arts! Art Stations: Create art as you view our students' art work! Visit our art stations to engage in making quick art pieces! Let the artist in you shine. Workshops: Participate in exciting hour long workshops and learn new art technique, discover new artists and explore your creativity and imagination! PREVIOUS YEARS EXHIBITIONS Since 2016, we have proudly hosted annual exhibitions featuring our students' artworks. Catch a glimpse of our previous showcases below. Whatever catches your eye or pulls a t your heart strings, just remember, this time it is even grander! Exhibition 3.0 Exhibition 2.0 Exhibition 1.0

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Our digital resources are available to access across the globe! In My Mind Resources Videos to make art accessible to children and educators Creative Art Express Resources

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!

Awards Cognitive Inc. Prize Penn-GSE Business Plan Competition, 2024 Runner-up, Social Impact President's Innovation Challenge at Harvard Innovation Lab, 2024 Media Features Voices | University of Oxford Addressing the complex challenges of childhood in India with art-based learning Harvard Innovation Labs Celebrating AAPI Innovators and Entrepreneurs at Harvard The Indian Express | Newspaper An exhibition aimed at integrating art in low–income schools, a first in Pune Mid-day | Newspaper How art makes low-income kids future ready Harvard Innovation Labs Bridging India’s Art Education Gap Glific | Case Study Saturday Art Class’s journey into leveraging Whatsapp Chatbot to scale Our Voices & Stories Harvard Podcast Art of Education: How Saturday Art Class is Shaping India’s Next Generation TEDxNMIMS How can the arts change you? Our Why The Nudge TEDxISME Cultivating Minds Through Art InnovatED Manasi Mehan | TFI Cohort'18 End of Year Exhibition 4.0 2023 TEDxYouth@NMS Relief and Recovery during COVID-19 Load More

Our programs work to strengthen and enhance the creative and social-emotional development of children through visual arts! Click here to understand our work better At Saturday Art Class, we partner with educational Institutions and organizations across the country to impart arts education. Through our three flagship programs, we build capacity in educators and students through visual-arts integrated learning to strengthen and enhance creative and social-emotional development. These programs are designed to build scale, depth, and advocacy for visual arts in the education sector so that every student is provided the access to opportunities that inspire creativity! Introducing our three flagship programs-

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Research output Evidence of the Impact of Visual Arts & SEL Education within the Indian context What happens to a child when they engage in arts? Visual art is a powerful tool to enhance children’s social-emotional skills and yet there's limited research on its impact in emerging democratic societies like India, home to one of the world's largest marginalized child populations. Read about the impact as we answer the question with first-hand research and bring forth the evidence! Read our research output here! Evidence of the Impact of Visual Arts & SEL Education within the Indian Context Our Approach Through first-hand understanding, we have observed the development of skills and competency outcomes through Visual Arts & SEL. This enabled us to dive deeper into understanding the manifestation of behavioral outcomes in students. We have intended to measure SEL within the art classroom contexts where these skills are facilitated, practiced, and lived. Key Findings Over the year, the research affirmed our belief: sustained engagement in Visual Arts & SEL nurtures skills like imagination, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and perseverance- preparing students not just for school, but for life. The key findings of the study are summarised below: Through visual arts & SEL, students didn’t just learn to draw, they learned to think critically, express their emotions, and work collaboratively with their peers. Classrooms became safe, joyful spaces where students were free to explore, experiment, and engage with each other, sparking their curiosity and creativity. Joy as an experience played a crucial role in nurturing collaboration, student participation and interest in the classroom. When students felt happy, they were eager to share ideas, ask questions, and work together, creating a co-learning environment. Respect, compassion, and confidence grew naturally. Students learned to value their own work and that of their peers, offering help and encouragement without being asked. With facilitators guiding rather than instructing, students felt empowered to express themselves, turning the classroom into a space of discovery rather than judgment. Highlighting On-ground research Capturing stories "Pop art makes my Happy look like it is breaking a wall and coming out - thats how much happy I feel when I am drawing in art class!" - Yusuf, Grade 3 "I want to turn the city into a village and the village into a city, and hence added metro and car in a village and then farmer, cows and fields in a city" she said as she discussed which border she wanted to cross. - Tairin, Grade 7 Download your copy here

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