5 Ways DPRINT’s Kids Tag Art Program Is Giving Back To Florida’s Schools

This past January, Joe Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, announced that the Kids Tag Art Program, a creative arts fundraiser supporting Florida’s school, was awarded the Division of Cultural Affairs’ Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2018. “The Diversity & Inclusion Awards Program recognizes the efforts of individuals working to make arts and cultural programming in Florida as diverse and inclusive as possible.  The Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs recognizes Florida’s diversity as one of the key attributes to the state’s vibrant cultural landscape and through this program aims to support the ongoing dedication of Florida’s cultural organizations to lead in this area.”

DPRINT is a proud sponsor of Florida’s Kids Tag Art Program. In fact, DPRINT’s Lisa Hickey is a Founding Partner of this beneficial, creative, school fundraising program. Student participants design their own t-shirts which are sold to parents as well as community-wide. Here are five important ways this creative program is benefiting Florida’s schools.

1. Kids Tag Art Encourages Diversity Awareness, Cultural Inclusion, And Acceptance
   

   When children learn from an early age to appreciate the different cultures and lifestyles of other families, they carry that mutual respect into their adult lives.

2. Kids Tag Art Teaches Children About The Importance of Creativity, Color, And Imagination
   

   With more and more schools unable to afford art and music classes, artistic outlets are greatly appreciated by students and teachers, alike. Children learn to foster their imaginations, explore beyond primary colors, and experience the thrill and pride of personal creativity.

3. The Kids Tag Art Program Originated In Polk County And Raises Funds For Its Schools
   

   Established twelve years ago in Polk County, this one-of-a-kind fundraising program supports arts and creativity in Florida’s schools. It helps meet the ongoing needs of students and fosters a holistic learning environment.

4. 100% of The Proceeds From Kids Tag Art Program Goes Right Back Into Florida’s Schools
   

   We mean it when we say we fundraise for and support Florida schools. That’s why every penny the Kids Tag Art Program raises goes right back into our schools.

5. Kids Tag Art Encourages Other Aspects of Learning
   

   This creative program encourages fifth-graders to apply critical thinking, editing, and artistic skills when creating their personal designs. When these skills are strengthened in one area of learning, their effect is felt across the broader curriculum.

The importance of community advocacy and support are also instilled in the parents, students, businesses, and community members who participate in Kids Tag Art. Studies even show that students who participate in creative arts are three times more likely to maintain stellar school attendance records and to graduate. We’d love to encourage you to join us in supporting children and schools in this unique endeavor.

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