Listen In -- Human Interest Stories

Most people think of art as a luxury, but in this episode we learn about two different projects that use art as a basic tool in their work. We will hear about different art forms from writing to painting and why people have turned to artwork to solve serious problems in their communities. The first is a group called  "The Decimation of Public Education." This is an art exhibit featuring work by students, parents and concerned artists that show lawmakers how public funding cuts have hurt the community. Amy Hines is collecting art that tells people about education and how politicians should do something about its apparent destruction. Anyone who wants to donate art of their own can reach her at yamshines@gmail.com. If you are near the California state capital you can see the art for yourself as it still on display for a little while longer at Bistro 33 in Davis California at 226 F St (http://www.bistro33.com/bistro33_davis/). The other project, "Owl and Panther," takes on the problems that are unique to childr