Monday, February 9, 2015

Employees from clothing retailer UNIQLO joined forces with Free Arts NYC as they were paired with underserved youth to work on art projects at the Fifth Avenue flagship store.
Free Arts NYC and UNIQLO host four of these workshops a year, each featuring a specific artist from which the children can draw inspiration. For this workshop, the children were introduced to the work of famous artist Keith Haring, whose signature technique uses simple lines and bold colors. 
“The goal of Free Arts is to use the arts as a tool to inspire kids, give them self confidence and use buddies and mentors to build their self-esteem,” said Liz Hopfan, Executive Director of Free Arts NYC.

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