Peter Kaye speaks with Liz Hopfan of Free Arts NYC. Free Arts NYC helps empower underserved youth through the arts. Hopfan discusses why the arts are so important as well as how an understanding of the arts and basic artistic skill can be helpful in the job market. Hopfan outlines Free Arts NYC's core programs - Teen Arts Program and Free Arts Days. Hopfan also delves into the importance of an impressive portfolio for an art student and how Free Arts NYC helps students achieve just that. (www.freeartsnyc.org)
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