Project: A.R.T. presents the …

ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop AfterSchool Program

2009-2010

Project: A.R.T. P.O. Box 15103, Detroit, MI 48215 (313) 429-6069

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Project: A.R.T. presents the …

ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop AfterSchool Program

2009-2010

PROGRAM THEME

The Hip Hop phenomenon has grown to gigantic proportions. It is a 1.6 billion dollar industry run by business executives who too often promote many of the negative images in our communities. On the other hand, the Hip Hop culture is frequently used to promote everything from fashion to fast food to phone plans. We are intensely interested in researching ways to use the Hip Hop culture as a tool to promote positive images and educate students.

The generation most often affected by the Hip Hop culture has been raised on fast moving, action-packed, colorful and often mosaic mediums: TV, music videos, video games, computers, movies. It is the objective of Project: A.R.T. (awareness.respect.truth) to prove that using some of the elements from these mediums cannot only sell McDonald's but can be used to reach and teach the students, facilitating their growth into quality citizens.

Project: A.R.T. has developed a workshop curriculum that exhibits those same qualities present in today's media, incorporated the Hip Hop Arts, tossed in some old fashion values and created the "ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop Workshop." In the Spring of 2004, Project: A.R.T. developed a 6-30 week Hip Hop-based curriculum designed to teach social skills, professional development, conflict resolution, as well as drug and alcohol prevention to middle and high school age youth during out-of-school hours.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The purpose of the ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop Workshops is to assist new artists, performing and non-performing, in the development of artistic growth, professionalism, and community awareness. These two-hour workshops utilize the history, artistic expression, and business acumen of hip hop music to inspire and positively influence young people. The ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop workshops are culturally relevant recreational alternative to the violence, misogyny, materialism, intolerance and social irresponsibility that permeate the psyche of young Detroiters through today's music and videos as well as a creative life skills teaching tool.

The ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop AfterSchool Program features rap artists, singers, dancer, fine artists, musicians, DJs, radio personalities, comedians, poets, and special guests. This avenue will give up-and-coming artist and national talent and motivational speakers the opportunity to edu-tain the youth. Edu-tainment is our way of mixing entertainment with education. Project: A.R.T. has designed this program to accommodate up to 25 students on a daily basis. Our curriculum consists of : stage/business/literary terms; oral interpretation/vocal exercises; commercial writing/interviewing; role playing/stage presence; skit/playwriting.

Additionally, after completing the workshop, students should

1) have more respect for personal hygiene;

2) gain a better understanding of their local and national government;

3) have explored concrete ways to resolve conflict;

4) have mastered exercises that increase the self-esteem, personal will power and self-discipline;

5) feel motivated to make changes in themselves and be able to define personal goals and objective;

6) have had the opportunity to display, practice and develop their presentation skills;

7) have discovered new techniques for analyzing and appreciating music.

During the Holiday Season and at the end of the program, participants in the Hip Hop Workshops will produce and perform the "ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop Talent Show" based on community awareness themes such as conflict resolution/relationship building; civics and government; health and hygiene and sexual responsibility. These events will require the assistance of sponsors and contributors.

The economic impact of this program weighs in on the amount of money saved in the community from the decrease in juvenile delinquency and victimization. Thousands of dollars are spent on broken windows, stolen cars, arson, larceny, juvenile delinquent housing, drug rehabilitation, insurances, unplanned pregnancies, and juvenile victimization. The ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop Workshops are intended to decrease these delinquent acts and in turn will save the community money. Additionally, the ZigiDeeBooM Hip Hop Workshops were developed to help students learn a skill that will transition them into the working and/or entrepreneurial world.

GEOGRAPHIC STATISTICS

It has been proven over and over again that students enrolled in after-school programming are 30-50 percent less likely to participate in risky behavior. The students stay away from drugs; violence plummets; and the students are less likely to become teen parents or to contract a sexually transmitted disease. - Mayor's Time

The geographic area to be served by this program are the Lower Eastside of Detroit in Wayne County. Both Detroit and Wayne County have significant problems with both juvenile delinquency and victimization. In 1997, 17 percent of Detroit 12th graders reported driving after drinking during the preceding month. 45 percent said they had been in a vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking. According to the 1995 Substance Abuse and Need for Treatment Among Arrestees (SANTA) study, almost half of all juvenile arrestees in Wayne County tested positive for illegal drug use, most had used marijuana. In 1997, 51 percent of the juveniles admitted to the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility tested positive for marijuana. The annual cost of detaining these juvenile drug users is estimated to be $10 million. According to the 1997 Juvenile Offenders and Victims Update on Violence provided by the Office of Juvenile Justice Department , in 1995, Detroit ranked 4th highest in juvenile homicides and of those murdered 72 percent were male, 49 percent were black and 61 percent were killed with a firearm. New Detroit, The Coalition, reports that children of color are more likely than their white counterparts to be sorted into special education, less challenging subjects and disciplinary programs. Also, by the end of the public school experience, 13 percent of black students have dropped out. Black children equal less that 20 percent of the total child population in Michigan, however they represent over 50 percent of the children in foster care. Additionally, black children equal about 50 percent of Wayne County's child population but represent over 80 percent of the County's foster care caseload.

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Project A.R.T. (awareness.respect.truth) is a non-profit 501(c)3 membership based organization that works to decrease various forms of juvenile delinquency and victimization in Metro Detroit by focusing students ages 6-17 attention on the "Hip Hop Arts" through technology. Project A.R.T. uses Hip Hop to shift youth's focus from violence, substance abuse, disrespect and self-destruction to economic empowerment, personal development, cultural appreciation and community activism.

Established in 1996, Project A.R.T has been instrumental in developing and showcasing many talented young people. Members of Project A.R.T. played a very active role in the first ever "Hip Hop Summit" in the country sponsored by the Detroit Branch NAACP since its inception in 1995. Noting the summit's success, Project: A.R.T. developed an organization that addresses the needs of the "Hip Hop Generation." Project A.R.T. has conducted on-going workshops featuring motivational speakers, panel discussions, community forums and entertainment. Additionally, Project A.R.T. has published its own Hip Hop oriented newsletter entitled "HOLLA!" since 1995.

Project: A.R.T. has over 500 signatures of support that we have gathered since March 2004. Additionally we have recruited over 500 members this year. Project: A.R.T. 's Wayne State University Chapter has recruited over 50 volunteers since March 2004 to help in various endeavors including special events, literature tables, promotions, literature distribution, presentations, and workshops. The following are Project: A.R.T. achievements and accomplishments:

2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

" Hired 15 teenagers for Summer Employment Program. Funded by Youth Development Commission's and Skillman Foundation Good Neighborhood Initiative

" FREE Hip Hop Arts & Entrepreneurship Training Program. Funded by Michigan Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.

" 21st CCLC Vendor for Detroit Parent Network, Community in Schools, Youth Development Commission, Wayne-Metro, and Don Bosco Hall

" Collaborative Partner with Alternatives For Girls' Teen Advisory Panel (TAP) Program - Year 2

" Developed Board Recruitment Plan. Funded by New Detroit, Inc. Compassion Capacity Initiative - Year 4.

" FREE Teen Hot Spot sessions in the Spring at Heilmann Community Center. Funded by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs Mini-Grant.

" Acquired new office space at Gesu Catholic School.

" FREE Teen Hot Spot sessions in the Fall at Heilmann Community Center. Funded by the Youth Development Commission Mini-Grant.

" Members of Mayor's Time

" Members of Youth Development Commission(YDC)

" Received monetary donation from My Morning Jacket

" Received property donation: 18632 Anglin, Detroit,MI 48234

If we were to receive this funding we could: 1) provide our students with quality workshop materials and equipment; 2) increase our programming to include 3 additional facilities and 40 additional slots for new students; 3) increase the circulation of "Holla!" 'Zine to over 50,000 readers; 4) co-ordinate quarterly talent showcases and book monthly performances for the students 5) open a "State of the A.R.T." studio, which will allow Project A.R.T. members to create, rehearse, record, design, market and distribute their own music materials in a safe, supervised, environment.

We have enclosed a complete sponsorship package on how we plan to make this campaign a success with your help. Contact us by phone or by e-mail and we will provide you with any information as it relates to your participation. We have a 501c3 organization, any contributions, monetary, and gifts are tax deductible. Your participation will demonstrate your commitment to the communities we serve.

ZigiDee BooM Hip Hop AfterSchool Program

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE(S)

Platinum Package: $5,000.00 (Exclusive Title Sponsorship)

*Title sponsor.

*Include in all multi-media promotions (radio/tv/internet)

*Company info printed on 5,000 flyers, 100 posters.

*Banners displayed at every event and onsite.

*VIP seating at event.

*A company representative will speak at event.

*Product Placement/ Gift Bag, etc.

*Vendor Booth at Event

*Full Page Ad in HOLLA! Magazine (2x)

Gold Package: $2,500.00 (Co-Sponsorship)

*Co-sponsor.

*Company info printed on 5,000 flyers, 100 posters

*Banners displayed at every event and on-site.

*VIP seating at event

*A company representative will speak during program

*Product Placement/ Gift Bag, etc.

*Vendor Booth at Event

*Full Page Ad in HOLLA! Magazine (1x)

Silver Package: $1,000.00 (Print Sponsorship)

*Company name on printed materials

*Banners displayed on-site.

*A company representative will speak during program

*Product Placement/ Gift Bag, etc.

*Vendor Booth at Event

*Half Page ad in HOLLA! Magazine (2x)

Bronze Package: $500.00 (Product Sponsorship)

*Banners displayed on-site.

*A company representative will speak during program

*Product Placement/ Gift Bag, etc.

*Vendor Booth at Event

*Half Page ad in HOLLA! Magazine (1x)