Arts-Integrated Eduation
We are proud of our partnerships with local Cleveland and Cincinnati public schools. Our teaching artists run hip-hop writing classes right in the school or teach printing and workforce skills in off-site locations. All our in-school programs count toward students' curriculum and earn them graduation credits. Students gain both tangible skills and experience social-emotional growth in our programs.
During our 2022 job program, students experienced a range of opportunities, from performing at multiple local venues to a personal learning session hosted by Mike Chav, a Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop engineer. They created three music videos, listened to talks by successful entrepreneurs and creatives in the Cleveland community, and designed their own T-shirts and hats. Many of these students have continued to find internships through opportunities attached to the summer program, where they have continued their mastery of skills like video, photography, or social media marketing!
Artistic Residencies
Refresh Collective is proud of our 14 year partnership with CMSD, providing engaging programs for middle schools and high schools. Our consulting has helped several schools build mobile recording studios as well as train teachers in the use of the equipment and Hip-Hop pedagogy. Programs happen during school and during school breaks. Students create a song as a class, learn how to record their vocals and perform it for their entire school. These performances are often magical in their role as confidence-boosters, and the students are almost always surprised by what they themselves are able to achieve. Some of these students then go on to participate in our after-school or summer programs.
In-School Studio Classrooms
It's been an exciting journey to collaboratively created two recording studio classrooms at Cincinnati Public Schools by professional musical artists, including Jonah Price and legendary rapper & artist K-Drama. At LIghthouse Community School we provide hands on classes for students with unique l. At Aiken High School our teaching artists run Recording Arts 101 and 201 where students can earn 100% of their Industry Recognized Credentials.
Project Life
Since 2021, Refresh Collective has worked with Cincinnati Public Schools to offer students with alternate learning needs internships and real workforce experience. Students work in our recovery-rich screen printing + embroidery shop and develop rooted connections. They learn social-emotional skills, professional communication, and, of course, screen printing.
