The MVP Model

Each MVP cycle typically includes the equivalent of 12-15 learning sessions. An MVP Learning Session is a structured 1.5-hour session where students engage in a transdisciplinary exploration of data and art. Each session follows a consistent format, beginning with a warm-up activity introducing an artistic technique, followed by a small-group data exploration task, and concluding with a reflection discussion. Led by a team of educators, these sessions guide students through identifying community issues, collecting and analyzing data, and developing creative ways to visualize their findings artistically.

MVP Community Learning Event (CLE) is a public showcase and gathering where students share their data-driven artworks and insights with their families, peers, and the broader community. These hour-long events, held in various locations across the city, provide an opportunity for students to present their works-in-progress, demonstrate data collection methods, and discuss their final artistic data visualizations. Designed to foster engagement and discussion, CLEs create a bridge between the students’ learning experiences and their real-world social contexts.