The Center for ArtEsteem

Arts education org! Empowering individuals to be self-aware & inspired through art, breaking the cycle of violence for themselves and their communities.

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Our fifth and final artwork of the day concludes the "Harmony in Difference" series!

Tomorrow, we will connect with you at the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition, uniting in harmony to support art, creativity, and education. See you at Studio One!

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Our fourth artwork of the day in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2019 Exhibition, handcrafted by students at Dr. MLK Academic Middle School.⁠
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Our third artwork of the day in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2006 Exhibition, constructed by students at Hoover Elementary.⁠

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Our second artwork of the day in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2013 Exhibition, designed and painted by four 7th graders at Westlake Middle School.⁠

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One day until the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition!

RSVP: https://t.co/ocZpW1XOua

Our first artworks of the day in the "Harmony in Difference" series are from the 2009 Exhibition, crafted by 2nd through 5th graders at Santa Fe Elementary.⁠

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Two days until the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition!

RSVP: https://t.co/ocZpW1XgEC

Our second artwork of the day in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2008 Exhibition, made by 7th and 8th graders at KIPP Bridge Academy.⁠

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Two days until the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition!

RSVP: https://t.co/ocZpW1XgEC

Today's artwork in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2022 Exhibition, made in collaboration by 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Life Academy.

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Three days until the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition!

RSVP: https://t.co/KrwXIv3dt5

Today's artwork in the "Harmony in Difference" series is from the 2011 Exhibition, crafted by former 8th grader Grace B. at Claremont Middle.

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Join us at the 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition this Saturday!

RSVP: https://t.co/ocZpW1XOua

To honor 27 years of our students' self-expression at the Exhibition, we will be sharing a CCA-student curated series of artworks over the remaining days leading up to the big event.

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In anticipation of the 2025 ArtEsteem Exhibition on 4/26, we want to share our love for the allies that empower ArtEsteem to cultivate our youth.

We marched in the Black Joy Parade and CalSAC/CA3 Summit & Rally to say: arts education for all!

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The 27th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition is coming up quickly on April 26th, and we want to share classroom highlights in anticipation of the big day!

Use the website link in our bio to RSVP to the ArtEsteem Exhibition and see our students' final projects in person.

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Save the date for The Center for ArtEsteem's 27th Annual Art Exhibition!

Join us at "Lighting Our Future" to celebrate the creative visions of ArtEsteem students. RSVP on our website!

When? Saturday, April 26th | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Where? Studio One – 365 45th Street, Oakland

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As we move further into the new year, we're filled with gratitude and excitement for all that's ahead.

Cheers to the ArtEsteem team, and to a restorative spring semester!

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New year, new domain!

Find us at https://t.co/AxBRHgveig ♡

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Teaching Artist Alexa Brown's Class | TK - 2nd Grade
Community School for Creative Education
12 Principle Mandala (2024)
Mixed Media, Canvas

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Attitudinal Healing Principle #1: The essence of our being is love.

#12DaysOfAttitudinalHealing

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Viviana E. | 4th Grade⁠
Community School for Creative Education
Peace Is Love (2024)⁠
Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media Paper
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Attitudinal Healing Principle #2: Health is inner peace, healing is letting go of fear.

#12DaysOfAttitudinalHealing

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Ashley P. | 4th Grade⁠
Hoover Elementary School⁠
The Colorful Forest (2024)⁠
Watercolor Paint, Tempera Paint, Cold-Pressed Paper
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Attitudinal Healing Principle #3: Giving and receiving are the same.

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Sergio F.⁠ | 1st Grade
Hoover Elementary School
Grayscale Moon Galaxy (2024)⁠
Acrylic Paint, Fluid Paint, Chalk, Construction Paper

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Attitudinal Healing Principle #4: We can let go of the past and of the future.

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Yendi G. A. | 6th Grade
West Oakland Middle School
No a la Guerra (2024)
Cyanotype Solution, Sunlight, Water, Shirt

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Attitudinal Healing Principle #5: Now is the only time there is and each instant is for giving.

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Ai Lien Le | ArtEsteem Teaching Artist
Self As Super Hero Life Size (2024)⁠
Acrylic Paint, Butcher Paper⁠
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Attitudinal Healing Principle #6: We can learn to love ourselves and others by forgiving rather than judging.

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