Nearly 6,000 students have been served through FCAC’s field trip program and outreach program to 17 Title One schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Demand for classes continues to grow and an even greater number of youths could be served if there were more space for classes. The increase in programs afforded by this addition will allow FCAC to grow the number and size of events and increase the support base, while outfitting the new Youth Art Program spaces with better tools for success. As most schools are eliminating or cutting back arts education, there is a significant gap in our culture's current understanding of and appreciation for the arts. FCAC helps fill that void by giving people opportunities to find their passion and learn a variety of ways to creatively express themselves. The funds requested will increase the number of classes and workshop offerings in the Youth Art Program and will improve the ability of FCAC to establish a broader base of support by expanding marketing and outreach efforts. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to make learning both stimulating and exciting. It is imperative that youth are engaged in thinking and problem solving, as these skills are essential tools in both life and work situations. By providing expanded resources to local teens, FCAC is giving them tools to express their personal voices through creative visual experimentation in video, sound, mixed media, graphic design, illustration, and digital photography.