Carlos Maldonado

Traditional Art Classes in West Liberty
2025-26 Project Grant

With an aim to teach the beauty and therapeutic value of art as a healthy emotional outlet, this project will provide local children with low-barrier access to art classes in West Liberty, IA. Classes will be conducted downtown at Zarpa Studio once or twice each week. Instruction will center on the elements of art and fundamental principles of design, with a strong emphasis on direct observational practice. Through these classes, Maldonado hopes to inspire and encourage individuals in the community to engage with visual art as a meaningful form of self-expression as well as a connection to Mexican culture and intergenerational exchange.