Arriyanah Can’t Afford To Pursue Her Passion. That Hasn’t Stopped Her.

shawn Benjamin Wants To

Send Arriyanah to Academy of Art Summer Pre-College Art Experience

Arriyanah has applied to attend Academy of Art Summer Pre-College Art Experience this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?

Arriyanah

Interest:	Fine Arts
School:	LPS
Location:

Successfully funded on May 3rd, 2014!

Fully funded!

$578 raised

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Arriyanah's Story

My passion for art is remarkable. No matter what, I can't stop drawing, whether it is something I just designed or something I decided to sketch in 10 minutes. Recently, I found a passion in photography and took into consideration that I could possibly do that for a career. I considered photography because it tends to make everything special, like the image of the sailor and woman kissing after the war with Japan in Times Square. Also, I like to design by creating my own styles. When I was in middle school, I took a fashion design class and it allowed me to learn key things, like go slow. It also taught me to pay attention to detail. What makes me most excited about art is knowing that really, there are no mistakes, because you are the artist so only you know what you are doing. When I am pursuing this passion I feel like it is the one thing I can do with out failing.

A Note from shawn Benjamin, Arriyanah's Teacher

Arriyanah is a student who has tremendous potential yet has not had many opportunities to learn and grow in this regard outside of her every day life. Similar to Wishbone, I believe students learn about themselves through challenging and engaging learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. Arriyanah strikes me as the perfect candidate to experience this extracurricular opportunity. She is curious, compassionate, and resilient.

Campaign Activity

Arriyanah posted an update

May 12

Building my photography portfolio

This summer, I will be attending Academy of Art University's summer program, thanks to your support. I am most excited about taking photography classes because it is something I've been thinking about for a while. I have decided to make a photography portfolio of many pictures of San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond. My portfolio will show the good and bad of each city. I'm nervous about how my pictures might come out and if people will understand my photos. I think a challenge I might have while taking my program is finding inspiration. I want each of my pictures to have a vision - it needs to be true art. I will overcome my challenge by taking time beforehand to plan and think about what each picture is about, before I take it. Thank you again for helping me attend this program!

Arriyanah posted an update

May 3

Thank you

I kindly appreciate your donation to make my dream come true.Your gesture of generosity is very much appreciated. I hope you know that your donation brings me one step closer to me pursuing a possible lifetime career. You have given me hope by helping me attend my program at the Academy of Art. Thank you!