C3 MEETING #2
FIRST, A QUICK RECAP.
WE’RE WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE
LOST CHILDHOODS AN EXHIBITION THAT IGNITES COMMUNITY ACTION AROUND TRANSITION-AGE FOSTER YOUTH.
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 7 APR 11 MAY 9 JUL 7 DEC 22
DEFINE BIG
IDEAS
ART PROJECT
INPUT
DEVELOP PROJECTS
& COMMUNITY EXTENSIONS
MAKE STUFF &
DESIGN COMMUNITY EXTENSIONS
FINALIZE STUFF
EXHIBITION OPENS
EXHIBITION CLOSES
(YOUR AMAZING COMMUNITY ACTIVATION GOES HERE)
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
WHAT IS AN EXHIBITION?
AN EXHIBITION IS A STORY.
AN EXHIBITION IS A STORY THAT IS…immersive object-based choose your own adventure social a platform for dialogue & change
BIG IDEA
STORIES
OBJECTS
ART
DESIGN
PROGRAMS
LABELS
Foster Youth Museum
Conceived by current and former foster youth, FYM is the largest collection of art, artifacts and video portraits about youth experiences in foster care.
BIG IDEA
STORIES
OBJECTS
ART
DESIGN
PROGRAMS
LABELS
BIG IDEA
STORIES
OBJECTS
ART
DESIGN
PROGRAMS
LABELS
BIG IDEA VISITORS WILL… UNDERSTAND X FEEL Y DO Z
VISITORS WILL…
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of
foster care from a youth's perspective.
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of
foster care from a youth's perspective.• ?
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of
foster care from a youth's perspective.• ?• ?
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of
foster care from a youth's perspective.• ?• ?• ?
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of
foster care from a youth's perspective.• ?• ?• ?
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic
experience of foster care from a youth's perspective.
• moved to find out what they have to do to be a foster parent
• empathize with the pain and joy of an unconventional family system
• expand their idea of what is a home and a family
• get involved with these issues in concrete ways in our community.
• will not feel alone • leave here with a way to
support and act in a way that works for them
• leave with a sense of responsibility that these are our kids
• educated about group
educated about the system and the different forms that it takes the exhibit will be a safe and welcoming place for foster youth and former foster
youth to connect expand their perspective and understanding of foster youth
feel like their a part of it and there is a role for them begin to ask questions and not just make assumptions
first steps in for visitors take the time to reflect on their own childhood and how it relates to foster youth feel social responsibility to be a part of our society as a whole, members of this
community. know what to do if this experience triggers concerns
there are many different reasons for being in foster care experience the truths and have their stereotypes illuminated
have a lived, physical experience in the exhibition acknowledge that it exists.
awareness and respectfulness for the space this is a story of resiliency
have tools to act in their own community. acknowledge that foster care exists and the aspects that need improvement
understand how they can give, invest in change who are you and how can your talents be useful
target towards young people to act awareness of the progress that former foster youth have made and that we’re on a
continum of growth explore the different environments of foster youth, drop into an experience
understand what it’s like to adapt so often in so many different ways understand what it’s like to be a foster youth and the underlying trauma
will have an emotional impact that builds connection learn about with and from the youth with cultural dignity
will know the facts experience in a safe environment
understand and learn trends in parenting recognize toxic or abusive ways of parenting
understand the root causes. there is no one story, this exhibit shows many different perspectives
see the hardship and the impacts and strengths that have resulted from that see success stories
leave with resources available to foster youth everyone can and does have an impact on foster youth
BIG THEMES: be empowered with tools, resources and information to take action.
leave with an overall understanding of the complexitities and history of foster care start to finish and there is no one story.
understand the diversity of humans engaged in this way. reflect on the root causes (and complexities) and the definition of what a family is.
think about this in a broader cultural way. viseral, emotional experience that will create empathy without othering.
understand the specific environments youth are in. understand the different roles.
will use these experiences as tools for growth and strength. see foster youth as powerful (opportunity youth) from at risk to at promise, see
the value and strength. use the exhibition as a unique and tangible way of understanding the foster care
system for themselves. opportunities or spaces specifically for foster youth.
provide the right resources specifically for foster youth in this community. many opportunities for youth to drive the activation of this exhibition in their own way. understand that this exhibition was made with youth and focused on foster youth in
Santa Cruz County.
1. feel empowered to take action and know how to.
2. have a viseral, emotional experience that sparks empathy, that connects to the trauma and experiences involved.
3.learn the basic history and risk factors.
4.there will be a space specifically for foster youth and former foster youth to feel welcomed with healing and resources.
5. will understand that this is a foster youth-driven project.
6.make a connection to a personal experience they had (family, childhood etc..)
7. meet the diversity of youth telling their own stories in this space.
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective. • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so. • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy. • understand that this is a foster youth-driven project that welcomes and
empowers foster youth.
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective. • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so. • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy. • understand that this is a foster youth-driven project that welcomes and
empowers foster youth.
• make a connection to a personal experience they had (family, childhood, etc). • learn the basic history, facts, and risk factors of the foster care system.
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so.
• MELODY OVERSTREET • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy.
• ELLIOT TAYLOR • BRIDGET HENRY
• understand that this is a foster youth-driven project that welcomes and empowers foster youth.
• ALL OF US! (WITH LAUREN BENETUA)
BIG IDEA
STORIES
OBJECTS
ART
DESIGN
PROGRAMS
LABELS
JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 7 APR 11 MAY 9 JUL 7 DEC 22
DEFINE BIG
IDEAS
ARTPROJECT
INPUT
DEVELOP PROJECTS
& COMMUNITY EXTENSIONS
MAKE STUFF &
DESIGN COMMUNITY EXTENSIONS
FINALIZE STUFF
EXHIBITION OPENS
EXHIBITION CLOSES
(YOUR AMAZING COMMUNITY ACTIVATION GOES HERE)
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
LET’S MEET THE ARTISTS
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so.
• MELODY OVERSTREET • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy.
• ELLIOT TAYLOR • BRIDGET HENRY
• understand that this is a foster youth-driven project that welcomes and empowers foster youth.
• ALL OF US! (WITH LAUREN BENETUA)
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM
FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUMLOST CHILDHOODS
POWERLESSNESS
DEVELOPMENTAL DISRUPTION
INSTITUTIONALIZATION
LOSS
HOPE & TRANSFORMATION
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so.
• MELODY OVERSTREET
Melody Overstreet
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so.
• MELODY OVERSTREET • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy.
• ELLIOT TAYLOR • BRIDGET HENRY
Elliott Taylor
Bridget Henry
VISITORS WILL…• understand the authentic experience of foster care from a youth’s perspective.
• FOSTER YOUTH MUSEUM • feel empowered to take action and know how to do so.
• MELODY OVERSTREET • have a visceral, emotional experience that sparks empathy.
• ELLIOT TAYLOR • BRIDGET HENRY
• understand that this is a foster youth-driven project that welcomes and empowers foster youth.
• ALL OF US! (WITH LAUREN BENETUA)
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