Haitian Artists Selected for Civic Arts in Schools program

Students Rebuild is excited to announce the selection of the winning artists for the first round of Architecture for Humanity's  Civic Art in Schools Program. The Civic Arts in Schools enlists local artists to create art for schools, including four schools sponsored by Students Rebuild!  We would like to thank all the artists for their enthusiastic participation. The winning artists have been matched to the first round schools as follows:

School /Selected Artists
1. Digicel’s College Classique d'Haiti – Shiler St Eloi
2. Digicel’s Ecole Communale de Portail Léogane - Josué Blanchard
3. Foyer du Savoir* – Evens Arcelin
4. Children’s Academy - Jacques Eugene
5. Elie Dubois* - Jean Altemor Fremont 
6. Ceverine - Lionel St Eloi
7. Bon Berger, Pélé* – Celeur 
8. Bon Berger, Montruis* - Lunda Alexis

*School Sponsored by Students Rebuild

Architecture for Humanity will be meeting with the artists and starting workshops with the schools in the next few days. The installation of the work for the round one schools should be complete by early March 2012. We are excited that the selections represent both established and emerging Haitian artists. Students Rebuild and Architecture for Humanity would like to thank the artists, the schools, the selection panel, and the sponsors for making this program a success. Please visit the WorldChanging page for updates.



Josué Blanchard at work in his studio. Image by Josué Blanchard

More about Civic Arts in Schools:

Architecture for Humanity seeks to implement a civic art program featuring the work of local Haitian artisans. The earthquake had as devastating an impact on the culture of Haiti as it did on its buildings, streets and lives. There is now the risk that as Haiti rebuilds, much of her culture is forgotten as art and artists are foregone in favor of more utilitarian responses. Architecture for Humanity believes that Haiti needs the restorative effects that a civic arts program could bring. Architecture for Humanity intends to dovetail the program with its existing school program, and use its school campuses as a staging area for civic art installations. The program has received enthusiastic engagement from school owners who hope that these works of art will inspire a new generation of Haitian students and help give Haiti’s future leaders a sense of pride and hope. Read more about the program here.