We believe that people should be at the center of any approach to creating a brighter future for our communities, and that the literary arts—storytelling, writing, and narrative expression—as well as other art forms, are powerful tools for supporting their growth and creating a brighter future for our communities.

Story Tapestries takes a three-pronged approach to programming:

• Presenting individuals who have not had the opportunity to have their voices showcased as writers and artists
• Directly impacting children and adults**,** including seniors
• Training and coaching adults to be more effective leaders
• Developing parents’ and caretakers’ understanding and engagement

We prioritize making this approach accessible to communities within the following demographics:

• Title I schools
• economically challenged environments
• individuals with disabilities
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Story Tapestries programs have a lasting impact on participants. Our partners and teachers report improvements such as:

Better test results: program partners consistently report 10% and greater improvements in test scores

Attendance: teachers report student attendance is highest during ST programs

Engagement: when ST artists perform or teach, community members get excited and show up, increasing attendance at school and community events 

Inspiration: educators report feeling reinvigorated to teach and reconnected with what made them become teachers

 

New Voices- Communities report that they are exposed to individual artists with whom they would never know about