[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Travis Marshall, The Renewal Project
Looking back at all the stories we featured in 2018, it’s clear that art wields a unique power to affect change by connecting people in deep and meaningful ways. Whether it’s reflecting a community’s own values in surprising ways, or instilling hope and confidence in the next generation, these were five of our favorite community art programs from the past year. Projects like Stars of HOPE delivered love and kindness to survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting, while the innovative Young Storytellers program helped young people unlock their creative potential by connecting them with Hollywood mentors.
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