Fayettville art class offers chances for inner-city youths

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Art classes being offered at Fayetteville State University this summer have offered inner-city youths a chance to express themselves in more creative ways.

The Fayetteville Observer reports that the Ellington-White Community Development Corporation of Detroit teaches arts to inner-city youth. The Ellington-White Project, which is under the umbrella of the corporation, provides year-round arts programs for
youth.

Cumberland County's summer program ran in July. It was supported by grants and other assistance from a number of agencies as well as the university.

Some 30 students participated. Their work is scheduled to be displayed later this month at at architects' gallery.

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