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Kids at the Dragonfly Art Studio summer camp are turning Hopewell Mann into a canvas of color—team up with muralist Pablo Ancona to paint a dazzling wall at a local tango studio. For 24 years, this camp has built confidence through art: painting, sculpture, textiles, and even “knitbombing” public spaces with yarn. Studio owner Oceanna Holton, guided by her own art teacher, believes creativity unlocks self-belief—and former campers now lead as instructors, proving art transforms lives. Even seven-year-old Madelyn finds solace and strength in brushstrokes over screens. This isn’t just fun—it’s growth. Through bold projects and fearless expression, kids discover they’re creators, not just consumers, proving art is the ultimate tool for personal power and possibility.

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