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quotes[0]='<p class="testimonials">"I hope Young Rembrandts will be offered again next school year. My daughter loved the program and I was thrilled with what she brought home. She has always loved art but it seems the program was able to give her the foundation she needed to build on. Thank you."</p><p class="author">Liz<br>Parent - North Carolina</p>'

quotes[1]='<p class="testimonials">"My family and I have been SO pleased with the work she brings home from Young Rembrandts.  The bird houses really look like bird houses and the snow men have personality! Thank you very much for a totally positive experience. I would definitely recommend your program to others."</p><p class="author">Margaret<br>Parent - Illinois</p>'

quotes[2]='<p class="testimonials">"Daniel loves the class!!!!  We love the fact that he is learning different techniques.  He and his Dad are very artistic.  Of course, Daniel still has to learn perspective, etc., but he we think he does pretty well on his own."</p><p class="author">Suzanne<br>Parent - Texas</p>'

quotes[3]='<p class="testimonials">"I am thrilled that the Young Rembrandts program is now being offered in the Cleveland area. We were involved in the program in Westerville, OH and my son LOVED the class. He enjoyed the teachers and embraced their instruction. I was so impressed with the work he brought home and the pride that he illustrated in presenting it to us.  We are excited to be a part of the Young Rembrandts program here in Cleveland, where I know my son will continue to thrive in this form of art education."</p><p class="author">Jenn<br>Parent - Ohio</p>'

quotes[4]='<p class="testimonials">"The day after my son\'s first Young Rembrandts\' class (on a Thursday), he said -When do I go to Young \'Brandts again, mom?  -It\'s every Wednesday, Honey.  -Oh.  I wish it was every Wednesday AND every Thursday.  He wanted to go again the next day so badly."</p><p class="author">Tamara<br>Parent - Illinois</p>'

quotes[5]='<p class="testimonials">"The Young Rembrandts art program was a worthwhile experience for my son.  Even after the first day, he was able to see progress in his drawing and be proud of the result.  It was a week of confidence building through learning to master basic art techniques--all in a fun and supportive atmosphere.  He especially loved learning to draw the cartoon animals.  We look forward to participating in another class with Young Rembrandts."</p><p class="author">Dottie Barnard<br>Parent - Ohio</p>'

quotes[6]='<p class="testimonials">"My son just finished taking your Anime class through Fleming Island Plantation. To say he loved it would be an understatement. It\'s the most animated (no pun intended) we\'ve seen him in weeks."</p><p class="author">Melissa Cummings<br>Parent - Florida</p>'

quotes[7]='<p class="testimonials">"My daughter Serena participated in your princess summer art workshop. Even though, she was a bit \'under the weather\' during the class, I can see a vast improvement in her drawing and coloring skills. I am amazed at the interest she now takes in \'art\'. Before the class, she rarely colored or drew and if she did, it would be for just a few minutes at a time. Now, she will sit and work on her pictures for extended periods of time."</p><p class="author">Andrea Vadas Evancho<br>Parent - Pennsylvania</p>'

quotes[8]='<p class="testimonials">"In Kindergarten Matt never wanted to draw. Now it is all he wants to do! Thank you so much for inspiring him!"</p><p class="author">Jill<br>Parent - Illinois</p>'

quotes[9]='<p class="testimonials">"I want to thank YOU for having such an awesome program! We all think it is great and the kids are flourishing! I surely found what I was looking for... the other day my son took one of his cars, laid it on it\'s side and step by step, drew it. I was so impressed. He said I just kept looking at it, and drew it piece by piece! Yeah! "</p><p class="author">Susan<br>Parent - California</p>'

quotes[10]='<p class="testimonials">"Thank you for offering this course. This course is helping my son in so many ways. He receives occupational therapy and we have seen improvements since he began. His therapist told me this class really helps people with fine motor deficiencies. I am really enjoying the art work and the teacher is wonderful. Thanks again."</p><p class="author">Debbie<br>Parent - California</p>'

quotes[11]='<p class="testimonials">"Madison really does enjoy these classes, and as a first grader, I have seen a dramatic improvement in how she captures her ideas on paper. "</p><p class="author">Janet<br>Parent - Virginia</p>'

quotes[12]='<p class="testimonials">"Young Rembrandts is like singing only with colors on the paper."</p><p class="author">Unknown<br>Student - Florida</p>'

quotes[13]='<p class="testimonials">"This is the best I drew since . . . EVER!"</p><p class="author">Aidan<br>Student - Ohio</p>'

quotes[14]='<p class="testimonials">"Mom, I love Young Rembrandts!  I got to draw cool stuff and I learned how to do draw really good! Isn\'t my drawing good mom? Now, I am a great artist and I love to draw pictures for you and I am so good. When can I go again?"</p><p class="author">Matthew<br>Student - Minnesota</p>'

quotes[15]='<p class="testimonials">"Art will be my fallback career, if my first career as a robotics engineer doesn\'t work out."</p><p class="author">Sam<br>Student - Ohio</p>'

quotes[16]='<p class="testimonials">"Young Rembrandts is awesome! The teacher shows me how to draw super cool pictures."</p><p class="author">Adam<br>Student - California</p>'

quotes[17]='<p class="testimonials">"I never knew I was such a good artist!"</p><p class="author">Student - Oregon</p>'

quotes[18]='<p class="testimonials">"A mother of one student told me that the first day we had the art class her son arrived home and told his mother: "I\'ve learnt more in one hour than I have in my whole life"</p><p class="author">Carmen<br>Young Rembrandts Instructor - California</p>'

quotes[19]='<p class="testimonials">"Toward the end of class a second grade boy said, "This is the best day of my whole life!"  A third grade girl said to him, "What about tomorrow?"  The boy said, "Tomorrow won\'t be as good." It was a great class to observe and the teacher did an excellent job."</p><p class="author">Liz<br>Young Rembrandts Instructor - Illinois</p>'

quotes[20]='<p class="testimonials">"One mother told me that after every class, her son goes home and teaches his family the lesson. No one is allowed to skip his class, not even Grandma and Grandpa. Everyone sits at the table and the boy very seriously teaches every step of the lesson. That is a kid who loves his art. "</p><p class="author">Ellen<br>Young Rembrandts Instructor - Oklahoma</p>'

quotes[21]='<p class="testimonials">"One of my students in a K-6th class said: I love to draw and I draw all the time at home now. Being in class is fun because it gives me good ideas for when I grow up to be a famous artist!"</p><p class="author">Jackie<br>Young Rembrandts Instructor - Illinois</p>'

quotes[22]='<p class="testimonials">"I believe that this drawing program gives courage and confidence to those involved in it. It gives these children a sense of accomplishment, increases their self-discipline, motivation and desires to learn more about the world they see. They seem to look forward to the next class as much as I look forward to teaching it. "</p><p class="author">Janet<br>Young Rembrandts Instructor - Florida</p>'

quotes[23]='<p class="testimonials">"I had the opportunity to be the on-site monitor today for Young Rembrandts ACE class at Westpark. What a wonderful experience! The teacher was so great with the kids, keeping them on task and making sure they all did their own unique drawing. She stayed after with the kids making sure they got picked up and being there made my day. Thank you so much for being part of the ACE program."</p><p class="author">Stephanie<br>Director of Afterschool Classroom Enrichment<br>California</p>'

quotes[24]='<p class="testimonials">"I looked in a classroom today and saw one student teaching his whole class how to draw a picture. He brought in a picture he drew of flowers in a vase. His classmates admired it and asked him how he had done it, so he set up a little lesson just like Young Rembrandts. He showed them the steps to take and shapes to draw … it was amazing!!! How exciting to see him apply the drawing skills he\'s learned to teach others! </p><p class="author">Ms. Ludwig<br>Academic Director<br>Florida</p>'
 

quotes[25]='<p class="testimonials">"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for the wonderful experience we\'ve had thus far with Young Rembrandts. Young Rembrandts is a polished, well-researched, professionally marketed program with quantifiable results."</p><p class="author">Jennifer Walavalkar<br>Administrator/Owner<br>California</p>'

 
quotes[26]='<p class="testimonials">"I would recommend Young Rembrandts to other students who have difficulties in a classroom however need the interaction with peers and the experience of a classroom setting.</p><p class="author">Kim<br>Administrator<br>Idaho</p>'
 

quotes[27]='<p class="testimonials">"I loved the program and so did my students! We had Mrs. D and she was wonderful! I look forward to doing this again.</p><p class="author">Maureen<br>Teacher<br>California</p>'
 

quotes[28]='<p class="testimonials">"Young Rembrandts is dedicated to the mission of exploring art with children regardless of their artistic ability. They have made children feel that they do not need to be \'Rembrandt\' to be a future \'Picasso\'.</p><p class="author">Michaleen<br>Administrator<br>Ohio</p>'


quotes[29]='<p class="testimonials">"A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.</p><p class="author">Cicero<br>Roman author and orator</p>'
 

quotes[30]='<p class="testimonials">"People who engage in the arts on a weekly basis enjoy a stronger sense of community, feel better emotionally, and experience a higher quality of life than those who do not.</p><p class="author">Alex Michalos Phd<br>Head Researcher at University of Northern British Columbia</p>'
 

quotes[31]='<p class="testimonials">"Tomorrow\'s scientists and engineers need grounding in the arts to stimulate their curiosity and creativity – to help them perceive the world in new and different ways.</p><p class="author">Morris Tannenbaum<br>Executive, AT</p>'
 

quotes[32]='<p class="testimonials">"The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution and that questions can have more than one answer.</p><p class="author">Elliot Eisner "Ten Lessons the Arts Teach"<br>Commissioned by the National Art Education Association in 2000</p>'
 

quotes[33]='<p class="testimonials">"Drawings are an invaluable aid to my mathematical thinking and an essential ingredient of most of my mathematical expositions.</p><p class="author">Sir Roger Penrose<br>British mathematician, Author and Relativist</p>'
 

quotes[34]='<p class="testimonials">"The research in educational psychology have revealed surprising evidence validating the positive effect that art has on young learners ranging from increased math and reading scores to improvements in general cognitive abilities and social development. The basics for understanding any concept can be delivered through art.</p><p class="author">Kenneth A. Wesson<br>Educational Consultant and Writer</p>'
 

quotes[35]='<p class="testimonials">"Art education teaches children the skills necessary to succeed in life, including; developing perceptions, articulating a vision, learning to solve problems and make decisions. The arts also increase self-confidence and self-discipline, develop the ability to imagine what might be and the responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish.</p><p class="author">Americans for the Arts</p>'
 

quotes[36]='<p class="testimonials">"Art education programs can help repair weakness in American education and better prepare workers for the 21st century.</p><p class="author">Richard Gurin<br>President & CEO Binney & Smith, Inc</p>'
 

quotes[37]='<p class="testimonials">"If you can draw, even a little bit, you can express all kinds of ideas that might otherwise be lost – delights, frustrations, whatever torments you or pleases you.</p><p class="author">David Hockney<br>British Artist</p>'
 

quotes[38]='<p class="testimonials">"To young children, drawing is as natural an activity as running and playing but, as we grow and develop, in general we drop the drawing - why? It\'s sad that so many people lose this ability: for me, drawing has always been a natural form of expression.</p><p class="author">Gerald Scarfe<br>Celebrated British Satirical Cartoonist and Artist</p>'


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