(April 29, 2021): Amario's Art Academy is partnering with StoryCorps to bring a unique brand of storytelling experience as a benefit to its students. Selected Academy students will interview each other about their experiences during the pandemic and create original artwork based on the interviews. Upon completion, the interviews will be archived at the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institute, accessible to all for generations to come!

This new project is a perfect combination of both organizational missions; the Art Academy mission is to promote literacy and art through creativity and mentorship, while the mission of StoryCorps is to preserve and share humanity's stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.

About Amario’s Art Academy:
Founded in 2005, Amario’s Art Academy is the first and only comic design and animation school in Atlanta for grades 3 to 12. Students learn to create comics and animation while expert staff and alumni mentor students from grades 3 to 12 on leadership and teamwork skills, guiding them towards professional careers in the arts. The Academy seeks to engage metro Atlanta in special art campaigns (including but not limited to murals, comics, illustration, and animation) spearheaded by student leaders and community servants. Registration is open for Afterschool classes at www.amariosartacademy.com.

For more information, Please visit https://amariosartacademy.com/

CONTACT MEDIA RELATIONS:
Shondella Andre’
(404) 559-1695
[email protected]

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