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DocuSign Envelope ID: C47948D9- B9E5 -47A1- 8138- 034257FEC2B7 <br />Artist Description Following are the anticipated artists at this time: 1) The mural artist <br />who will work at EHES is Tarish Pipkins (also known as Jeghetto). In <br />addition to being a former teacher, Pipkins is a well - established local <br />artist who frequently works with the Paperhand Puppet Troupe and <br />has a large portfolio of murals, video artwork, and other visual art <br />forms featured on his website, http: / /www.jeghetto.com /bio /. 2) <br />Drawing on the band's global background, Banda Magda will bring <br />world music to Phillips Middle School with its combination of South <br />American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, <br />sophisticated audience participation, and mid - century classics. 3) All <br />Northside students will read at least one of Vanessa Brantley <br />Newton's children's books and then extend the experience with an art <br />and writing workshop. Ms. Newton describes how the adversity of not <br />seeing herself in books pushed and empowered her to ensure that all <br />children are beautifully and brilliantly represented in literature. She <br />celebrates self -love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, <br />and hopes to empower young readers to find their own voices. <br />Please see attached resumes for more details on the artists. <br />Are you hiring Yes <br />multicultural artists <br />with the requested <br />funds from this <br />grant? <br />What is the total 3000 <br />amount you will pay <br />the multicultural <br />artists with the funds <br />you receive from this <br />grant? <br />How will the <br />For the two elementary school programs, the projects will be <br />project /program be <br />announced in the schools and carried out during the school day. For <br />publicized and <br />the mural painting, each student will get to work with the artist and <br />promoted to reach <br />paint a part of the mural during his/her art classes. The Media <br />intended <br />Specialist at Northside Elementary will organize a rotation of all <br />participants? <br />classes through the library for creative writing sessions with the <br />visiting author /illustrator. Banda Magda will work with all Phillips <br />orchestra classes during the school day. The evening concert will be <br />promoted on the school website, through the District's Peachjar, on <br />Facebook and through Twitter. All project organizers will blog about <br />their events and post updates on social media. <br />How will you Each of the three projects will result in a work - product from the <br />evaluate the success students -- either a mural, a concert, or a written piece. The project <br />of the program? manager teachers at each school will survey the students and <br />provide anecdotal evidence to illustrate what the students learned <br />and if they enjoyed the programs. <br />Budgeted Expense <br />Budgeted Income <br />