Is now the time to pull the plug on arts in schools?

That’s the question that The Right Brain Initiative is asking.

On the 18th of September, in front of nearly 200 advocates, NORTH helped unveil the new identity and mission platform for the Portland-based arts collaboration formerly known as Arts Partners.

Now branded as The Right Brain Initiative, the group is working diligently to integrate arts education experiences into the standard curriculum of every K-8 classroom across the region’s school districts.

After renaming the program, NORTH worked with local artists aged 5-50 to craft an evolving, participatory logo, short film and web presence that feels as genuine and unique as the children who stand to benefit from the program.

Many thanks to The Right Brain Initiative for letting NORTH be part of shaping our kid’s, and collective, future.

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makelike is a graphic design studio founded in 2000 by artist/designers Mary Kysar and Topher Sinkinson. In 2005 they were goined by artist and illustrator Rob Halverson and in 2006 project/studio manager Tara Shirriff and artist/copywhiz Kristan Kennedy joined the Portland-based think tank.

Their studio generates art direction, graphic design, pattern design and illustration for publishing, editorial, markteing, retail, exhibition, product development and identity/brand applications.

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