G-CAP (GW Arts Programs)

G-CAP stands for GoggleWorks Community Arts Program. The program involves area youth aged 14 to 19, under the direct supervision of two GoggleWorks artists, in the design and production of a public art project which enhances the community. The program also teaches students valuable skills in job training. Students are hired and compensated by the Arbor Education and Training. The students are lead by a GoggleWorks artist to create plans, drawings and designs to submit for approval to the client who will be host of the project. After approval, the students and the artist construct the project. G-CAP is designed to involve youth in collaboration and teamwork to complete a project and build self-respect; to enhance a public space with a work of art; and to teach employment skills to teenagers.

The Summer 2010 G-CAP program initial planning is currently underway. GoggleWorks artist Dan Gorman will be the lead on the project which will be a transportation themed mural on the Beiber bus station on Court Street in Reading.
The 8 week project is made possible by the Berks County Community Foundation Arbor Education and Training.

Check back during the summer months for updates on the progress of the 2010 G-CAP mural project.