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The RAP (Rebuilding through Art Project) uses
community-based public art in
the West Baltimore neighborhood of Midtown Edmondson to fuel revitalization efforts.
Besides other art mediums, they will be using clay as a tool, not only for part of their
revitalization efforts (tiles, building decorations, clay murals, open space sculptures,
etc.), but will also be teaching individuals of all ages the skills to express themselves,
as well as training people in clay as a life skill for making functional items for daily
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| Leading
this effort is Baltimore artist Jay Wolf Schlossberg Cohen and through him and his contact
with Charles Andrews, CALC has been selected to train seven individuals from RAP in an
intensive three day program of ceramics training focusing on hand building functional,
architectural, and decorative ceramic items. This is an exciting project and the Carlisle Arts
Learning Center feels honored in working with this wonderful organization, and also views
RAP's efforts as a source of inspiration. |
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first all day class was held on Sunday, July 10th at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center,
and the second on Sunday, July 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a third class to be in
August.
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my artistic talents, leadership skills and enthusiasm for life to inspire others to regain
hope has enabled me to fulfill “Tikkun Olam,” the Jewish concept of personal
responsibility to repair the world. When I first encountered this city neighborhood, I was
shocked at the challenges that they faced. Many Baltimore residents and decision-makers
who would never tolerate or endure such conditions ignored the community’s need for
assistance. Growing up in the shadow of The Holocaust and in the light of the civil rights
and women’s’ movements, I could not be silent.”
Jay
Wolf Schlossberg-Cohen, artist and partner with the community of Midtown Edmondson
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