The SouthCoast Creative Arts Lab returns for its sixth semester in the spring. 

The after-school program will serve students in grades 4-8 at Talbot Middle School and Watson Elementary School in the Flint Village District, according to a community announcement.

The initiative, which was originally launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of afterschool activities, aims to fill a critical gap in support for children and families. Now six years post-COVID, the need for consistent, high-quality afterschool programming remains, with many students still facing limited access to safe spaces, enrichment opportunities, mentorship and essential resources.

The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition, in partnership with The Narrows Center for the Arts and Fall River Public Schools, is operating the free program, which is centered around art and community.

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