Art is not escape, but a way of finding order in chaos, a way of confronting life” – Robert Hayden.

Many people throughout time have used art as a way of putting life’s troubles in perspective and using the creativity on the canvas to better understand themselves.

Urban Pathways program participant gets ready to start the Saturday class at Hallet's Cove. 

Urban Pathways program participant gets ready to start the Saturday class at Hallet’s Cove. 

At Urban Pathways’ Hallet’s Cove residences in Queens; program participants are doing just that at our new art classes.

Thanks to a grant from New York City Council Member representing Hallet’s Cove – Costa Constantinides. Our art classes are held bi-weekly on Saturdays, the class is taught by an official art director who guides program participants in lessons from color mixing to shadowing; as well as an introduction to basic art history.

Every 2 weeks clients take part in art lesson plans from color mixing to basic art history. 

Every 2 weeks clients take part in art lesson plans from color mixing to basic art history. 

Urban Pathways’ donors assist in making the art class at Hallet’s Cove an all-day event by preparing lunch for the clients.

Help us keep these art classes running by donating any new or gently used art supplies. Each donation will benefit at-risk and formerly homeless New Yorkers. For more information on how and where to donate please email development@urbanpathways.org or call 212-736-7385 x215. If you would simply like to donate please click here

About Urban Pathways
Urban Pathways is a New York City-based, nonprofit organization that provides housing and support to homeless and at-risk adults throughout the New York Metropolitan area.  Urban Pathways serves more than 2,000 homeless individuals a year and provides transitional, extended stay and permanent housing to chronically homeless individuals. www.urbanpathways.org