The secluded environment will nurture individuality and creative intensity while also providing the artists with a sense of community as they work with the local school districts, inspiring the artistic talents of at-risk and low-income residents. Each year artists will participate in two-month residencies and will focus on their own work, learn from other artists, and conduct outreach activities in the community.

1960's - Present
When desegregation forced its students to consolidate into other area schools, the Fodice communities population dwindled. With its residents slowly migrating to other towns for work and school, there were few left to take care of the over sized school. The post office was closed in 1966 and the Fodice School became a Community Center. The Fodice Alumni Association was organized and annual homecomings were held at the one time school. Through their meetings residents were encouraged to seek a historical marker for their community. Sabra D. Berry, Alzena Berry and Pauline Davis, all long-time educators in Fodice are responsible for making that happen in 1980. This dedicated trio of Fodice teachers all passed before 1990 and did not get to see the historical marker placed at their beloved school. The Fodice School has remained unused and un-maintained since their passing. The Fodice Foundation was created to protect the Fodice School and our goal is to draw some much deserved attention the history of the Fodice community, allow the Fodice School to once again serve those who love it and to continue its legacy of education in the most inspiring way possible..thru ART.