15th of December, 2024, Tangke, Talisay City, Cebu, 35 participants
Reported by: Maeve Dizon, Jana Sofia Hupp, Mark Russell Lagunsad, and Rex Angelo Monrea
1. Key takeaways
- Limited Opportunities for Creative Expression: Children from disadvantaged communities often have limited opportunities for creative expression, as their lives focus on practical, economic considerations for financial stability. Many outreach projects emphasize survival and vocational skills, overlooking artistic and emotional development. We believe art is essential for holistic growth, fostering creativity, emotional intelligence, and self-expression.
- “COLOR ME A FUTURE” Project: This outreach project empowers children from the coastal fisherfolk community in Tangke, Talisay, to express their visions for their environment’s future through art. Under the theme “Color the Future They Sea,” children create doodles reflecting their hopes and concerns, particularly about pollution in their coastal river area. The project connects creative exploration with advocacy by incorporating environmental themes, providing a platform for the children to express their voices through art.
- Professional Revamping and Gallery Display: The children’s artworks will be sent to volunteer artists for professional revamping. Both the original and recreated artworks will be displayed in a gallery at PSHS-CVisC, allowing the community to engage with the children’s creativity. After the gallery, the recreated artworks will be returned to the children as a tangible reminder of their creative potential.
2. Main highlights
Date: 15th of December
Location: Tangke, Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines
Organizer: SEAlayan Network and Color Me A Future
Co-organizer: MATAPA
Participants: Children in the community
Number of Participants: 35
3. Activities implemented
- Get-To-Know-You Activity and Talk on Marine Plastic Pollution:
A short introductory activity and a talk on marine plastic pollution.
- Art Activity:
Children created artworks reflecting their visions for a cleaner and healthier environment.
- Lunch:
Participants enjoyed lunch together
4. Outcome
Artworks Created: The children successfully created artworks that expressed their concerns and aspirations for the environment. The project empowered them to express themselves through art, fostering creativity and environmental awareness.
Feedback
Positive Participation: The children actively participated in the art activities, showing enthusiasm and creativity. The community appreciated the opportunity for the children to showcase their talents and engage with the topic of plastic pollution.
