“comprehensive studies show that children who have music education do better in math, and economically disadvantaged students who have arts classes are far less likely to drop out. At a time when American schools are battling to meet new basic education standards, the value of arts education has never been clearer,” Katz said.

1. Youth, Teen and Young Adult programming
The Artsfor All:
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Yusef J Keith, publisher , contact
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2012 until
RE: Actionable Address
All Concerned Citizens,
Youth in the Mid-Atlantic Region face some of the most challenging odds in the United States. They rank at the
wrong end of the scale in graduation rates, teen pregnancy, crime, obesity, gang activity, etc. To counter these
challenges, we offer holistic programming to give children and teens the support and guidance needed to
succeed. We are currently collecting and analyzing data to illustrate the life-saving impact we have through
Actionable Arts Programmingwith today’s youth.
Jonathan Katz doesn’t back down when people question claims that arts education in schools has a
beneficial impact on such crucial issues as student behavior, standardized test scores and career
success. The proof for those claims is overwhelming and long-standing, the nationally known arts
funding expert told a group of educators and artists gathered in Harrisburg. For example, he said,
“comprehensive studies show that children who have music education do better in math, and
economically disadvantaged students who have arts classes are far less likely to drop out. At a time
when American schools are battling to meet new basic education standards, the value of arts education
has never been clearer,” Katz said.
Yet across the country, many financially challenged schools are choosing to cut arts programs aimed at
developing the creative talents of children where, “arts learning should be a core component of schools’
turnaround strategies,” the CEO of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies said in his keynote
address at the State Museum of Pennsylvania that “we have increasing evidence over a long period of
time that the arts help children to learn more and better.”
As a professional arts administrator | artist | instructor, with a myriad of techno-artistic skill and talents,
I am personally prepared to address the boundaries which are plaguing our youth by creatingmeaningful
partnerships throughout the region toward effective - actionable results utilizing all
“The Arts” as its core curriculum.

2. Youth, Teen and Young Adult programming
The Artsfor All:
branchout.com/Keith.Yusef
Yusef J Keith, publisher , contact
www.examiner.com/crime-prevention-in-washington-dc/yusef-keith
2012 until
About ME
 Professional
Arts Administrator | Artist,Designer &Instructor
-TimelineCVbranchout.com/Keith.Yusef
As a kid growing up under the multi-structure of PAL, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, Salvation Army and
other local community recreational institutions
 1981, The Nutcracker, costume designer for theater production company, Philadelphia Pa
 1983, Philadelphia Public Schools Black History Month Art Competition, Frederick Douglas entry
winner to be showcased
at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
 1985, Camp William Penn young artist awardRecipient , Philadelphia Pa
 1986, Philadelphia Anti - Graffiti Network i.e. the Mural Arts Program
 1989, University City High School, FYA Graphic Illustrators Club | LGA
 1990, act now, volunteer community educ. counselor/ instructor - Philadelphia Pa
 1990, Camp William Pennstudent arts fellow - Philadelphia Pa
 1991, Turnstyleindependent artist (Blackstaff Inc.)
 1995, Yjk design group, exhibiting freelance artist and designer
 1995, YOACAP(Busted), volunteer theatre/ drama club assistant – Philadelphia Pa
 1996, CCP, (AS) Fine Arts - Philadelphia Pa
 2007, The Art Institute, (BS) Graphic Design - Philadelphia Pa
 2008, Kidzworx Arts/ UAC 501 (C)(3) Organization:Founder/ Executive Artistic Director
&Instructor–Greater Delaware Valley
 2010, GAC- volunteer City of Greenbelt, logo design contestant and mural design consultant
 2011, People for Change, 100 BlackMen Inc. - DMV
 2011, Ridge Road Recreation Center, volunteer youth softball – Washington DC
 2012, Boys and Girls Club, arts and technology coordinator - Greater Washington DC