The Art Education Coordinator VISTA member will increase the amount of available arts programming available to youth in Oxford County schools. This project will provide students with safe extracurricular activities and allow them to receive academic support, increasing the likelihood of them staying in school until graduation. As a result of this project, children in Oxford County will be more prepared and engaged in the pursuit of education toward a purposeful career in the area, helping to alleviate poverty and slow the outmigration of skilled workers. The VISTA will focus on building community connections between Lights Out, local community organizations, and Oxford County schools and build the framework for no-cost summer and after-school art programs for Oxford County students.