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Evidence of the Impact of Visual arts & SEL Education within the Indian context First Name Last Name Email Company (optional) Phone (optional) Submit

Help us bring the arts closer to our children! Join our Team! Educator, Art Labs The Educator, ArtLabs will lead and facilitate impactful, art-based learning sessions in classrooms, promoting creative expression and social-emotional development among children. This role will involve regular observation and documentation of classroom dynamics, student engagement. This role will shape a holistic growth of the children by driving a community building movement in our model school, thereby creating strong evidence on art and SEL in classrooms. Apply now

Art Speaks Issue 02 | December 2023 First Name Last Name Email Company (optional) Phone (optional) Submit

Research Output Emerging Shifts in Classrooms through Creative Facilitation This report identifies how teachers develop confidence as facilitators of visual arts and SEL, how these shifts shaped student learning experiences, and what success stories and challenges emerged in the process. Explore stories of Educators as they place creativity, joy, visual arts and Social-Emotional Learning at the heart of teaching! Read the report here! Emerging Shifts in Classrooms through Creative Facilitation Study Overview This study was designed to investigate the impact of the Art-For-Educator program on educators’ mindsets, facilitation skills, and classroom practices. It explores how teachers developed confidence as facilitators of visual arts and SEL, how these shifts shaped student learning experiences, and what success stories and challenges emerged in the process. The research also examined the role of art in supporting educator well-being, reflection, and professional identity as visual arts educators. This evaluation draws on a mixed-methods approach, including surveys with 202 educators and 1,867 students across 23 partner organizations and classroom observations, in-depth educator interviews, and focus group discussions across 4 partner organizations in Mumbai and Pune. Insights from focus group discussions laid the foundation for outcome mapping, enabling us to make educator mindset shifts visible and trace their impact within classrooms. Classroom insights on creative practices Focus Group Discussion with Educators Key Findings Five common themes emerged from the Focus Group Discussions, and central to all findings is a Shift in Educator Mindset , evolving from traditional, restrictive approaches to a more open, student-centred outlook rooted in creative freedom and self-expression. Being the key to unlocking educators’ creative practices, we find that the AFE program shared a new approach to practising & facilitating art that enabled these educators to expand their impact for their students. Shift in Educator Mindset: Educators moved away from rigid ideas of “perfect art” and embraced student voice and creativity. Evolving Teaching Strategies: After SArC training, educators adopted open-ended prompts and student-led facilitation, making classes more engaging. Art as a medium for Professional Growth & Well-being: Teaching art became a reflective and healing process, contributing to educators’ emotional well-being and job satisfaction. Strengthening Student-Teacher Relationships: Art created an emotional connection and mutual respect in classrooms among the students and teachers. Impact of Student Confidence, Expressions & Engagement: Students showed greater emotional expression, teamwork, and joy in learning through art. The AFE program shows that when teachers are empowered to embrace creativity and emotional learning, both their mindsets and classrooms transform. By shifting from rigid teaching methods to reflective, student-centered facilitation, educators create safer, more expressive learning environments. Findings Overview: Focus Group Discussions Download your copy here

Art Speaks Issue 01 | July 2023 First Name Last Name Email Company (optional) Phone (optional) Submit

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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Humans of Saturday Art Class Manasi Mehan Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Chhavi Khandelwal Chief Design Officer and Co-founder Krutika Khare Head of Partnerships & Training Tanushree Patel Head of Impact & Research Clarissa Quadras Manager, Training & Program Engagement Keerthi Sharma Manager, Curriculum Mitali Dixit Manager, Partnerships Surabhi Shinde Senior Associate, Product Janhavi Ghosalkar Senior Associate, Curriculum Thrunso Yimchunger Associate, Training & Partnerships (Nagaland) Anand Khondal Admin Our Advisors Ujjwal Thakar Founder, Ujjwal Impact Advisors, Chairperson, Educate Girls, Ex-CEO, Pratham India Education Foundation & Give India Sandeep Rai Founder, The Circle Chief of City Operations, Teach for India Author, Grey Sunshine Amita Chauhan Chairperson, Social Venture Partners Mumbai Suchetha Bhat Chief Executive Officer, Dream a Dream Riah Forbes Board Member, Digital Business Initiatives, Forbes Marshall Bill Scull Strategic Leader & Social Enterprise Mentor Sriram Ayer Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NalandaWay Foundation

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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-

Art Labs in Action Impact Evaluation Report 2024-25 First Name Last Name Email Company (optional) Phone (optional) Submit