Into the arts? Then lend a hand at a local theater or gallery. Perform by yourself or with friends at senior centers or hospitals. You can also teach your skills to other kids, or collect materials for cash-strapped arts programs.
See how these honorees made a difference through the arts
Brooke Hale
Brooke is the co-founder and executive director of a free after-school arts program that has been offering weekly classes in musical theatre to elementary and middle level students in her school district for the past four years.
Malcolm Asher
Malcolm founded a nonprofit organization that is helping hospitalized youth on four continents make and share art, to alleviate the fear and anxiety that kids often experience in the hospital.
Kahlil Epps
Kahlil co-founded "Project SnapShot" to use his skills as a photographer to preserve holiday memories for children and families in need.
Kayla McKinney
Kayla has performed her own songs and shared her struggle with bullying at schools, after-school programs and community centers in numerous cities, imparting messages of kindness, hope and empowerment.
Additional Resources
National Association for Music Education
http://www.nafme.org/
American Alliance for Theater and Education
http://www.aate.com/
National Dance Education Organization
http://www.ndeo.org/
National Art Education Association
http://www.ndeo.org/