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05/29/2026
This is an LPTM Apprentice 12 years ago, back when he was in our youngest class: Treehouse!
Now he's a Junior Mentor working with little Apprentices who are just as small as he once was. He's about to graduate from high school - with a full ride to college! We are so proud of you, Brother Marquay!
(Photo credit: Seneca Wells)
05/26/2026
Engaging in your creative abilities is such a source of joy! We're so grateful that our LPTM Apprentices got to experience the thrill of sculpture again in their second session with Glen Echo Pottery volunteers. This time around, they applied colored glaze to the pieces they had sculpted during their previous session!
Many thanks to Glen Echo Pottery for this continued partnership!
(Photo credit: Natalie Bazata)
05/18/2026
"Wildlife," 2023
Acrylic-painted textile collage
Have you seen LPTM's May set of featured paper and canvas prints? Grab one from our portfolio site:
https://artbylifepieces.org/prints/p/canvas-print-third-times-the-charm
05/15/2026
Our young Apprentices had SO much fun during Glen Echo Pottery's visit last week! The amazing volunteers guided the boys in creating masks, pendants, pinch pots, and other sculptures. Many thanks to Glen Echo Pottery for this continuing partnership, which brings so much joy and creative opportunity to the boys of Life Pieces!
(Photo credit: Seneca Wells)
05/11/2026
On Saturdays, LPTM's Saturday Academy program for high schoolers is in session! A few weeks ago, we were at Georgetown University's Center for Social Justice. The young men worked on sketches for upcoming Life Pieces paintings!
(Photo credit: Seneca Wells)
05/04/2026
"Soccer Star," 2023
Acrylic-painted textile collage
Paper prints available:
https://artbylifepieces.org/prints/p/paper-print-soccer-star
If you've ever looked at Life Pieces or Statesmen Academy for Boys and wondered: why single-gender educational institutions? then you won't want to miss the first episode of our new podcast, "Color Me Community with Mary Brown."
LPTM Executive Director Mary Brown hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Statesmen Academy CEO Shawn Hardnett on topics such as single-gender educational institutions, the unique needs of Black boys in the classroom, the future of AI in education, and more.
Catch the full episode on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/6esw27Mijes?si=fkR9OCccnS56ATpp
..or on Spotify here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KmFp0mVYvt2VkCSOnZqHP?si=YxjZBURPTI2degUsT9iyrQ
04/27/2026
Yum! You can't go wrong with pizza for lunch. 🍕
LPTM Apprentices had a fantastic field trip at Urban Air Adventure Park on a recent weekend! Many thanks to the staff there for hosting our young Apprentices for an unforgettably fun day!
(Photo credit: Seneca Wells)
04/24/2026
Playing is an important part of healthy childhood development! It sharpens creativity, develops fine motor skills, encourages teamwork, and builds friendships. Our Treehouse class (boys from ages 3-4) makes good use of their playtime!
(Photo credit: Seneca Wells)
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