New Beginnings

New Beginnings logo

New Beginnings is an innovative award-winning Alameda County initiative founded in 2007. The program honors and celebrates the creativity and vision of at-risk youth involved in Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center and foster care.

youth working on a quilt

Image of youth creating Minerva quilt

minerva quilt squares

Program goals have been to develop creative skills and preparing youth for the future. The program's art products are designed in partnership with the Alameda County Arts Commission.

youth artwork

Artwork and youth images are from the Alameda County Arts Commission's Arts Education Program conducted at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center 2007 - 2012.

For More Information Please Contact
Rachel Osajima, Director of the Alameda County Arts Commission

510-571-5162 rachel.osajima@acgov.org

Artwork and Printed Images © Alameda County Arts Commission. Photographs by Sibila Savage.
Photo of youth creating Minerva quilt by Ruth Morgan