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Broken Circle
Art by the Yard project
funded by Jackson County Family Court. (2008-2011)
Filmed and edited by Richard.

A series of documentaries of the youth of Kansas    City who find themselves in violent environments and what they do to cope with daily challenges at school, on the street, and in their homes over the past four years.

Shown is a trailer for the films.

Background:
Michele and Richard served as top level executives in the Kansas City based non-profit, Storytellers, Inc. for the years 1997-2009 (Michele) and 1997-2011 (Richard).  The artists often performed multiple responsibilities on each project including concept and strategies, grant writing, management, staff training, facilitation and evaluation. Their roles in each project are detailed below.

Sentenced to the Arts
Program funded by Jackson County Prosecutor's Office - – C.O.M.B.AT. (1998-2005)

Artistic programs facilitated within 3 Jackson County Family Court Residential facilities for adjudicated youth.  Each program offered the young adults hands on experience in creating films and audio CDs, writing and publishing their own books, and creating public works of art. 160 teenage youth yearly.

Michele and Richard's role included concept and strategy of curriculum, staff hiring and training, program management and facilitation.



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