Arts on the Block: 

• Provides high quality on-the-job training through various artistic media in a year-round arts-based program. 
• Operates within a positive youth development framework, providing professional mentoring and other out-of-school-time asset-building reinforcements.
• Increases public awareness of the importance of the arts and arts education.
• Enriches the quality of life for the community and contributes to its economic vitality. 
• Supplements and builds upon the learning objectives of Montgomery County Public Schools.
• Strengthens social skills, builds self confidence, and develops problem solving, reasoning and decision-making skills.