Broad Rock Elementary

Broad Rock Elementary in Richmond City Public Schools is the first project for IHAD Richmond. Broad Rock is located on Ferguson Lane in the southern end of Richmond. Built in 1937, it houses grades Early Childhood through Fifth Grade, including both regular education and exceptional education classes.

The school serves a population of approximately 366 students and is proud of it's diversity of educational programs and involvement with community partners.

To learn more about Broad Rock Elementary, visit them online.

Their Dreams

Participants in the program are called 'Dreamers' for a reason -- they all have unique dreams. Check back to learn more about our Dreamers dreams.

Pictures

Broad Rock Dreamers
IHAD Richmond Summer 2007	IHAD Richmond Spring 2007
IHAD Richmond Kick-Off

Videos

Our Dreamers creating a Jamestown Mural for their school auditorium
This video "DREAMS STILL COME ALIVE: Exploring Virginia History" was creatred during an Art in Education Residency program at Broad Rock elementary school in Richmond, Virginia. Tunde Afolayan worked with the fourth grade students to create this mural which explores Virginia history and the first English settlement. This project was sponsored byGail and Ken Henshaw through "I HAVE A DREAM" Foundation Richmond, VA. Additional information abuot Tunde Afolayan and his educational residences/workshops can be found at his Web site: http://www.tundevisualart.com/

Art 180
Through art — ranging from music videos to poetry — ART 180 works with young people from challenging circumstances to encourage self-expression and change. In the first of a three-part series, learn about the programs offered and the impact ART 180 is having on its students and the community. – Produced by Andrew Vo