The Inner Voices program provides visual and performing arts programs for young people in four of Macon's public housing complexes. Macon Neighborhood Arts, Inc., the host institution of Inner Voices, was formed in partnership with the Macon Arts Alliance, the Macon Housing Authority and the Macon Police Department. After-school sessions that meet 5 days a week for 3 hours during the school year begin with tutoring and are followed by classes in drama, vocal and instrumental music, drawing, painting, ceramics, modern dance and jazz. Often these classes culminate in performances and exhibitions. Participants also sell their artworks in Macon and in other cities. Many of the classes use the arts to raise awareness about drug use, teen pre-gnancy and AIDS. Some of the classes are oriented to the African-American community, and the program exposes children to the best of many different cultures. Inner Voices also emphasizes self-discipline, education (including college campus visits) and peer tutoring and holds oratorical competitions.