Supporting education and innovation.
Examples of our work:
It’s Our Turn
Former Magic Marker youth designed and created the ‘It’s Our Turn’ mural, confronting bullying, drugs, and gang violence while inspiring peers and transforming their experiences into powerful public art.
Life Energy
Traffic cabinet wraps designed by East Chattanooga teens, exploring the power of advocacy and citizen participation in societal issues. .
Magic Markers
Magic Markers is a compensated work-readiness initiative, focusing on teens in East Chattanooga. In Magic Marker sessions, participants develop deeper understandings of civic engagement through targeted community-oriented projects.
Love Notes to Front Liners
Love Notes to Front Liners delivered heartfelt art and messages of gratitude to hospital heroes, honoring their courage and dedication.
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The Positive Space
Honoring Bonnie Currie-Stamps, AIM Center members and community artists created a collaborative mosaic sculpture—celebrating her legacy, inspiring creativity, and inviting all to connect with the AIM Center’s supportive community.
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Kings and Queens
Mark Making held 3D printing workshops for teens during a fall break camp. Kings and Queens of East Chattanooga is composed of 14 painted 3D printed masks constructed by scanning participating teens’ faces.
Since our inception in 2009,
We've engaged over 4000 underserved participants in over 1380 hours of visual arts and civics classes.
