A visual arts teacher and youth arts advocate in Surrey, Marc Pelech has created innovative programs to enhance his students’ experience of art. As a community volunteer, he has dedicated over 17,000 hours to civic arts policy and civic youth-focused arts programs (Spirit of Youth Mural Project) and emergent website technology (Youth Visions), which empower youth and instil values of good citizenship.
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