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When he was a student in India, Adarsh Alphons got in some serious trouble for doodling.
But he kept on drawing and eventually found himself commissioned to do a painting for Pope John Paul II.
When he moved to New York, Alphons was trouble to find that almost 30 percent of public schools didn't have a full time art teacher.So, he opened up free classes.
Art has a power to let children discover who they are.
Every child needs to have a space for them to create.
When I moved to New York City,I noticed that access to our education was lacking.I decided we need to be the ones to put art in the hands of kids.
We open our classes in public libraries that are near the schools that need us most.
Our goal is not to create artists.Our goal is to let kids discover themselves.
I use art as an escape.I do look forward to coming here every week,and on most occasions,I persuade them to let us stay longer.
See how you can take it,right?
After we bring art into their lives,they become more confident.The changes are quite remarkable.
At the end of every semester,we showcase this student's artwork in contemporary art galleries in New York's art district.
I tried to use water to make it darker and tuned for the weather.
When I saw my artwork in a real gallery, I feel proud of myself.
That's amazing.
I hope it sets a spark that it's OK to chase after your dreams,but you should go after it boldly and fearlessly, and that anything is possible.
