G-CAP

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 Career Center through an application process distributed with the help of local high schools. The students and GoggleWorks artists locate the client or site for the art installation, meet with the non-profit client, and determine a plan for the art installation. The students and the GoggleWorks artists work together as a team to create plans, drawings and designs to submit for approval to the client; after approval, the students and the artists 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 G-CAP program is made possible by Arbor Career Center, a federally funded agency that sponsors summer youth employment and training programs; the Neighborhood Housing Services of Reading, a partnership of local residents, businesses, and local government which works together to revitalize Reading neighborhoods; and DSS of Wyomissing, a regional provider of technology solutions. The program is also supported by corporate sponsors who contribute time, materials and financial support for the project.