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Justin Lee, 20, discusses his artwork, titled "Hands of Hope," with the audience of the 2017 P.A.I.N.T.S. Arts Leadership Program Youth Arts Showcase, June 30 at the Howard Theatre in northwest D.C. Lee describes the hands in his work representing a prayer to God and hopes the piece will motivate others to believe that anything is possible when in communication with God. (E Watson/EDI Photo)

Youth Summer Jobs Pave Way for Arts Careers

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor August 9, 2017October 31, 2020

Roughly 60 D.C. youth ages 14 to 24 took as part of the P.A.I.N.T.S. (Providing Artists with Inspiration in Non-Traditional Settings) 2017 Arts Leadership Program, a unique summer youth employment initiative.

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