About a month ago, I started volunteering with Vibe of Portland, an organization that brings art and music to schools where funding for the arts has been cut. I work as an assistant art teacher in an after school program for 6th - 8th graders. Its been awesome to get to know the kids and see them get so excited about creativity.

As an artist and a kid who loved art class, I know how important art education is. Kids need to develop the creative side of their brain, not just the analytical. It is necessary for a fully rounded individual. Art also allows them a place to escape from routine, a place to do whatever they want, to be and express themselves, and to discover their own ways of problem solving.

Its a really great organization to be a part of, and I'm so honored to be working along side people who are passionate about the subject.

In a week and a half, Vibe is hosting an event at Migration Brewery. A portion of all proceeds from that night go to support Vibe. All you have to do is go out for a beer as usual and you'll help more kids have access to art programs. Also, Migration makes really good beer and they have $11 pitchers for happy hour as well as $3.75 pints and $3 - $5 appetizers. But only until 6pm. So get there early and support Vibe!

On another note, I'm excited to start doing some design work for them soon.