The general objective of this project has been to stimulate the integral development of children from an early age through artistic expression. Artistic expression is understood as a means that helps to develop creativity, free expression and personal autonomy. The specific objectives on which we have worked have been: 1. To experiment with different artistic techniques in order to facilitate the knowledge of emotions. 2. To make the whole community aware that inclusion and diversity is an elements of wealth. 3. To offer an artistic education adapted to the needs of each beneficiary. 4. To promote the use of new technologies as a tool for the knowledge of art. 5. To promote care for the environment by using recycled material as an artistic element. 6. Exchange experiences and good practices with other educational centres, associations and NGOs that have experience working in arts education. 7. Train teachers/volunteers and people involved in schools, associations and NGOs in new methods and approaches to learning and teaching that promote the use of art as an educational resource.
In February 2020 E. I Alfredo López started an internationalisation process with the aim of offering our teaching staff, families and students the opportunity to learn about new working methods, experiences and active educational methodologies that are carried out in other schools in Europe. We applied for the project with the aim of improving the skills of our participants and that throughout the project they would acquire new knowledge related to art. We also wanted to work on and see the benefits that art can bring in the field of education for children, young people and as an inclusive therapy. We have found that art education has helped our beneficiaries to get to know themselves better, and they have been able to express their inner world and express their imagination and creativity. With this project, we also wanted to improve the knowledge of the teachers and volunteers involved in the project in relation to art and its educational implications. The needs of the project were set out in the specific objectives, and these have been worked on during these 18 months.