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Podcast: Art Works Podcast
Episode: Jenny Mendez talks about a holistic approach to arts programming
Description: Jenny Mendez, director of the Mattie Rhodes Art & Cultural Center in Kansas City, Missouri, discusses the center’s work in arts education and community programming. The Mattie Rhodes Center has been a force on the west side of Kansas City for over 125 years.  Believing that the arts are a basic and integral part of every person’s education and growth, Mattie Rhodes opened its art center 50 plus years ago. In fact, Jenny Mendez first began going there as a child. In this podcast, Mendez discusses the art programs for children, preparation for back-to-school, their role in the school district, and t...