Works by students in the YEAH! (Youth Experiencing Artistic Hope) project at the Resiliency Preparatory School went on display at the Fall River Government Center on June 30, 2011. The project originated out of the Mission-Vision Committee of the B.O.L.D. (Building Our Lives Drug-free) Coalition and received a grant from the Local Cultural Council Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council to pays local artists to work with students several hours a day to inspire and teach them a variety of artistic techniques. "It's been a wonderful way to provide a positive life path for dozens of young people," commented B.O.L.D. outreach coordinator Susan Wolfson. Click here for a video at the exhibit. Click here and here for photos of the art classes. YEAH! has sponsored a number of other projects, including a Found Art project, a 2009 Launch Party, and a breakfast fundraiser held at the Eagle Performing Arts Center. For further information, contact BOLD staff member contact Susan Wolfson at Stanley Street Treatment & Resources, 508-235-7032.
 

(Top row, left) Local artist Ben Silva of Hill Billy Arts looks over some of the art work on display at Government Center. (Top row, center) Art instructor Vania Noverca-Viveiros and B.O.L.D. outreach coordinator Susan Wolfson look at an Mac Tablet playing a music video. "I Made It" produced by instructor Ben Gilbarg in one of the classes. (Top row, right) Instructor Darlene Pavao is interviewed by Deb Allard of the Herald News. (Middle row) Fall River grant writer Jane Dibiasio chats with 21st Century program coordinator Beverly Pavao at the opening. (Bottom row) A drawing by Gregory Lewis, a photo by an unnamed artist, and a pencil sketch by Heather McIntyre are among the various pieces on display.

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