This summer, Carver’s rising 9th-grade students at Norwalk High School are stepping into high school with creativity, confidence, and community—thanks to Carver’s special partnership with The Norwalk Art Space.
As part of Carver’s summer transition program for rising 9th graders, Carver students participate in workshops and mentorship sessions at The Norwalk Art Space, a nonprofit arts hub (located within walking distance of the Carver Community Center). The Norwalk Art Space is renowned for providing free, high-quality art and music education to underserved youth. Housed in the stunning ADK House, the Art Space is a beacon of opportunity and inclusion, making the arts accessible to all, and Carver students are right at its heart.
Through this dynamic partnership, Carver students of all ages engage directly with local artists and educators, learning new techniques, exploring personal expression, and building confidence in their creative voice. Whether sketching in the galleries, exploring contemporary art exhibitions, or engaging in hands-on music and visual arts instruction, students are discovering that art is a powerful means of telling their stories and shaping their future.
Since the founding of The Norwalk Art Space, Carver students have benefited from a deep and sustained relationship built on shared values of equity, access, and creative exploration. Together, the two organizations co-host annual highlights, such as the Norwalk Citywide Student Art Show, where Carver students proudly showcase their work alongside peers from across the city.
For these rising 9th graders, summer at The Norwalk Art Space is a doorway to a vibrant, inclusive arts community that will continue to support and inspire them as they take their next steps into high school and beyond.
As always, Carver is proud to partner with local organizations, such as The Norwalk Art Space, to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also artistically empowered to become bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners.
