The Indianapolis Art Center works at 15 community sites through its ArtReach Program. Classes in clay, watercolor, photography, drama and other arts are taught at housing communities, churches and community and health care centers. Teachers and activity directors at the sites work together to shape the courses to meet the needs and interests of each community. The 15-week school-year session takes place 1 day a week for 2 hours; the summer session lasts 9 weeks. In August, an annual exhibition at a downtown building includes work by participants from all sites. Other programs that support special needs take place at the Center. For instance, once per week for a semester, the Center provides classes in ceramics to first-time offenders referred by the juvenile court. An Apprenticeship Program employs two 18-year-olds to learn construction and stone carving. "The teachers are the strength of the Program," says Outreach Director Bill Spalding. "They are concerned about the contribution they can make to the community and the kids."