Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org
Monday, December 15, 2008
Update on the twins
The twins are doing remarkable. God is so good both are off the IV’s and air tubes; they are both able to pick up there heads and move around, so it’s been a great opportunity to witness to the nurses in the room that are taking care of them. Is God good or what? Feedings have increased from 3 ml to 5ml a feeding; that’s great progress from two days old.
Please keep praying. They are not out of the woods yet and Sue and Andre will need your continued prayers because the twins will be in the hospital for about another six weeks. That’s a lot of traveling and stress on Sue, Andre, Alyric, and Andre III.
Holiday update:
Some of you have asked about giving gifts and designating them for loved ones. We can provide you with a card to commemorate either of those. Also, if any of you know someone who is 70 1/2 or older (parents, grandparents, etc.) who would like to donate to Agape House. There is a recently enacted law that has extended the ability to make a direct transfer of up to $100,000 from an IRA to a non-profit without having to count those contributions as taxable income.
Please keep us in your prayers and that we would all trust God and His economy and not look to what the world is saying about our finances. Thank you for all of you who faithfully trust Him !
Friday, December 12, 2008
Celebrating a Christmas miracle !
Susan went into early labor last night and delivered two miracles. 3 lb. 5 oz. Alyric and 3 lb. 4 oz. Andre came into the world and doing remarkably well. They are breathing on their own with oxygen being blown on them in their incubators ! Praise God ! Please keep them and Susan and Andre in your prayers as the babies will remain in the hospital for the next 6 to 8 weeks.
Please keep all of our staff in your prayers, as well as the students.
We do have a need for a person or persons who would be willing to come after school and teach piano, violin, guitar, and art. Preferably on a volunteer basis. Contact the office at 262-275-6466 if you are available.
We also want to let you know we have donation cards available in the office, if you would like a way to suggest to friends and/or family that they make a donation to Agape House, in lieu of a gift during the Holiday Season. There are also cards available to let your loved ones know that you have given a donation to Agape House, as a Christmas gift, in honor of them.
Thank you for your support of the ministries of Agape House.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Holiday Happenings
School prayer requests:
We are looking for people who can help with this between 8 and 10 a.m. They would listen to the students read for 15 to 30 minutes per child, ask questions to make sure they are understanding what they are reading; correct them as necessary, etc. We also will want some people who can oversee their Readmaster program on the computer.
We have welcomed our 10th student to Agape School; and we now have five girls residing in the dorm. Thank you to those have contacted us asking to help out for the holidays. We do have wish lists for the School, the Teen Home, and the Transitional Home, as well as a list of food items, for those of you who participate in food drives.
This year, we were again blessed by WSLD, Kunes Country Ford, and the Generac Corp. in their "Freein' for Food" drive. We also received a donation of beef from an individual who attended the Jazz Event hosted by the Lewis family in Fontana.
We are so blessed, as many of you are ministering out of your need, and trusting God and His economy. Those who give generously at this time of year enable us not only bless the girls for Christmas, but to meet our monthly expenses and payroll; which includes those winter heat bills ! God is so good. : )
It is truly a pleasure to hear from those of you who call, and also those of you who stop at the Home. It is a blessing to see God drawing from all areas of Walworth County, to be a part of the ministry of Agape House. If your church, civic group, or organization isn't already involved and you would like to be, please contact us at the office 262-275-6466. There are many ways to be a blessing to the ministries of Agape House ! Our biggest areas of ministry are the Agape School for Girls and the Teen Home, but we are also still ministering through the Transitional Living Home, our Mentoring Program, our Counseling Program, our bible studies and through weekly prayer. We also financial counseling and a support group for parents. YOU are a vital part of those ministries through your prayer and financial giving.
God bless !
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
We will be on WSLD radio tomorrow !
Praise report: Ben & Kayte Musselman are planning to be able to fly out of Thailand in or around the 10th, so please keep them in your prayers !
Holiday wish lists are available in the office, hopefully everyone has received a copy of the Holiday newsletter. Thanks for all of your support !
Monday, December 1, 2008
December 1st already !
We have an immediate prayer request for you. One of our former "Agape girls" Kayte Musselman has been serving as a missionary in Thailand. She and her husband Ben and their daughter Darcy are set to fly home from Bangkok on Thursday. Currently the political unrest in that country is such that the road to the airport is closed. Please pray that they are able to get on the plane and get out of the country and safely back home to the United States.
We welcome a new student today, bringing our total to 10, with 5 girls living in the home. There are more in the application process.
Thank you to all of you whom have faithfully prayed for us this last year, your prayers have certainly been effective. God bless !
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
It's the most wonderful time of the year.....
Romans 8:28 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
I want to share with you something tangible; evidence of the good work that God has done, through the ministries of Agape House !!
When you pray for the ministries of Agape House, be encouraged to know that your prayers are an integral part of the work that God is doing here. God's word says the prayers of the righteous availeth much !
We currently have 9 students with 4 girls living in the Teen Home. It is amazing to see the transforming work of God in these young girls' lives. The girls residing in the Home came with their counselor, Elizabeth King to pick me up from the airport last weekend. I attended a worship conference at Christ For The Nations in Dallas, Texas. To spend time with them and talk about the Lord is amazing. They have an honesty and an eagerness for the things of God that is refreshing. I cannot wait to see how mightily God is going to move, as He operates through the girls; His willing vessels.
You are invited to attend worship at Agape on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. We "do not despise the day of small things"...we will be starting out modestly. But I see the Spirit of God moving through these girls; they have hearts for Him !
Our Holiday newsletter will be reaching your mailbox within the next week ! We are blessed to report that God continues to provide for our daily operating needs. Last month we received income of $26,000 with monthly expenses of $17,000. The additional $10,000 was a donation designated to cover the installation of the heating system in the gym; which was conditional on us getting the early occupancy to open the Teen Home.
We are in need of an additional $10,000 over the monthly expenses to finish the year in the black. If you would like to bless the ministry or sponsor a girl for Christmas, please phone the office or email us.
We are excited to already be receiving donations coming in through the "Change" a girl's life program. One of our parents, Claudine Wells has crafted beautiful collection boxes that can be placed at businesses, schools, churches, etc. They are available in the office.
NEW .SCRIP. PROGRAM
You can help us provide for our Extra Curricular Classes by planning ahead for Gift Certificates at any of the locations listed on our insert. Scrip is "substitute money". When consumers purchase scrip, they receive negotiable certificates or cards that can be used like cash
to purchase products or services from merchants who have issued them. Scrip can be used to purchase anything from groceries, fuel, clothing, toys, and cosmetics to entertainment,
electronics, home improvement, or household services. Submit your check, payable to Agape House, along with your order by Monday of each week to receive your Scrip by the end of the week (hopefully). The available merchants are as follows:Merchant and dollar amount:
A&W
$5
Acme Markets
$25
Albertsons
$25
Applebee's
$25
Arco
$50
Babies R Us
$25
Bahama Breeze
$25
Banana Republic
$25
Beauty Express
$25
Bennigan's
$25
Best Cuts
$25
Bonanza
$25
Borders
$25
Borders Express
$25
BoRics
$25
Brentano's
$25
Burger King
$10
Carl's Jr.
$5
Carlton Hair Intl.
$25
Carnival Cruise
$100
Carrows Restaurant
$10
Carrs
$50
Champs Sports
$25
Chevron
$50
Chili's
$25
Claim Jumper
$25
Coco's Bakery Restaurant
$10
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon
$25
Courtyard Marriott
$100
Del Taco
$10
Disney
$25
Dominick's
$50
Eddie Bauer
$25
Edwards Theatres
$25
El Pollo Loco
$10
Fairfield Inn
$100
Famous-Barr
$25
Famous Hair
$25
Filene's
$25
First Choice Haircutters
$25
Foley's
$25
Foot Action USA
$25
Foot Locker
$25
Gap
$25
Genuardi's
$50
Hair by Stewarts
$25
Hair Plus
$25
HairMasters
$25
HeadStart Hair Care
$25
Hecht's
$25
Heidi's Salon
$25
Holiday Hair
$25
Home Depot Floor Store
$50
Home Depot
$50
Home Depot Expo Design Center
$50
Home Depot Landscape Supply
$50
HomeGoods
$25
Jack in the Box
$15
Jean Louis David
$25
Jewel - Osco
$25
JW Marriott
$100
Kaufmann's
$25
KB Toys
$20
KB Toy Works
$20
KB Toy Outlets
$20
Kid's Foot Locker
$25
Kids R Us
$25
Kmart
$25
L.S. Ayres
$25
Lady Foot Locker
$25
Linens N Things
$25
Macaroni Grill
$25
Macy's
$25
Maggiano's
$25
Marriott
$100
Marriott Vacation Club
$100
Marshall Field's
$25
Marshall's
$25
MasterCuts
$25
Meier & Frank
$25
Mia & Maxx
$25
O'Charley's Restaurants
$25
Old Navy
$25
Olive Garden
$25
On the Border
$25
OSH - Orchard Hardware
$25
P.F. Chang's
$10
Panera Bread
$10
Panopoulos Hair Salons
$25
Pavilions
$50
Pei Wei Asian Diner
$10
Plano Tavern
$25
Ponderosa
$25
Pottery Barn
$25
Pottery Barn Kids
$25
Pottery Barn Teen
$25
Progressions Salon Spa Store
$25
Randall's
$50
Red Lobster
$25
Regal Entertainment Group
$25
Regal Cinemas
$25
Regis Salons
$25
Regis Signature Salon
$25
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
$100
Residence Inn
$100
Robinsons-May
$25
Safeway
$50
Sassoon Studio
$25
Saturday's Hair Salon
$25
Sav-On
$25
Sears
$25
Sephora
$20
Shell
$25
SmartStyle Family Hair
$25
Smokey Bones
$25
Southlake Tavern
$25
SpringHill Suites
$100
Staples
$25
Starbucks
$10
Starbucks
$25
Steak and Ale
$25
Strawbridge's
$25
Style America
$25
Subway
$10
Texaco
$50
T.J.Maxx
$25
TGF Hair Salon
$25
TGI Friday's
$25
T-Mobile
$25
The Jones Store
$25
Tom Thumb
$50
Towneplace Suites
$100
Toys R Us
$25
Trade Secret
$25
United Artists Theatres
$25
Vons
$50
Waldenbooks
$25
West Elm (Williams-Sonoma)
$25
Williams-Sonoma
$25
Williams-Sonoma Home
$25
Z Gallerie
$50
If you can accept Excel spreadsheet format, we can email you an order form. Email us at agape7@pensys.com. You can also phone in orders at 262-275-6466. Thank you in advance for your purchases !!
Friday, November 7, 2008
It's move-in weekend !!
We received another truly miraculous donation today. Beautiful leather furniture that will go in the living quarters of the Teen Home. It's exactly as we had envisioned and prayed for ! Two interior designers donated the chairs and ottoman, a customer had done a custom-order and then did not want them. God is so good !
SUNDAY NIGHT:
Live Jazz Home Concert Benefit for Agape House
Sunday, November 9 at the home of Rex & Diane Lewis, 650 S. Main Street in Fontana. The girls will be performing; there will be lots of great food and refreshments. At 6pm, there will be a benefit performance by the fabulous jazz artists:
Al Feeny on the piano
Harold Smith on clarinet
Eddie Bogdonas on drums
Dave Timmcke & Guy Fiorenza on string bass
Cliff Frederiksen on guitar
We hope to see you there !!
Please pray for the girls moving into the home, and their families.
Items needed: toilet paper and feminine supplies
Friday, October 31, 2008
Agape House 10th Anniversary Celebration
We enjoyed an awesome evening of testimony's of God's faithfulness to Agape House over the past 10 years, as we look forward to our future.
Special thanks to:
Pastor Steve Thorngate and the Mt. Zion worship team
Grace Church of Walworth
Mt. Zion Christian Church
Shirley Kastein
Bev Kummer
Claudine Wells
Janette Maxwell
Phyllis Kenney
Special thanks to our participating restaurants:
Gino's East
Fiddlesticks Cafe
Popeye's
Geneva Chop House
Scuttlebutt's
Gordy's
Italian Village
King Dragon
Daddy Maxwell's
Cafe Calamari
Kirsch's
Other participating vendors:
Rigatony's
Details of Williams Bay
Pesche's
Starbucks
Royal Oaks Orchard
Sentry of Walworth
Lakeland Bakery
Swiss Maid Bakery
And many thanks to the countless volunteers, staff, and Board Members who helped make it all a resounding success ! God is SO good !
And we are pleased to announce that Gino's East of Lake Geneva won the popular vote, and received a plaque designating them as Best Tasting in Walworth County. Fiddlesticks Cafe was runner-up and the Board of Directors gave an exellence award to Geneva Chop House for Outstanding Presentation.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, November 9 - Rex and Diane Lewis of Fontant are hosting a Live Jazz Benefit for Agape House at their home from 5 to 8 pm. If you are a jazz enthusiast, please contact the office at 262-275-6466 for more details and directions.
We are excited that our first two girls are moving into the home. A third is already in the application process. If you missed our 10th anniversary event, we have a ministry DVD available, and you are welcome to come tour the facility.
If you were at the event, please post any comments here on the blog...we love your feedback !! THANKS !!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
TO GOD BE THE GLORY !!
Popeye’s Lake Geneva
Gino’s East Lake Geneva
Italian Village Delavan
Daddy Maxwell’s Williams Bay
Gordy’s Fontana
Café Calamari Williams Bay
Scuttlebutt’s Lake Geneva
Fiddlestick’s Café Elkhorn
King Dragon Walworth
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
18 Days and Counting !!
Friday, October 3, 2008
We are seeing the finish line !
The dorm rooms are coming along, we still need to finish putting together 6 dressers, and unload the rest of the mattresses and finalize the completed design of the rooms. Last Saturday was an awesome work day, with many individuals and families coming together to get the process started.
POPEYE’S
GINO’S PIZZA
ITALIAN VILLAGE
KIRSCH’S
RIGATONY’S
DADDY MAXWELL’S
CAFÉ CALAMARI
and others
Mother’s Support Group – Begins Tuesday the 7th at 7 p.m. at Pam Patterson’s home.
Moms in Touch Prayer Group – Meets at 8:15 a.m. every Friday morning in Pam’s office – please join us.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
This is why we ask you to pray....
The lives that God transforms through the ministries of Agape House are so precious to us. We thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and support. Through the ten different programs we offer, to the girls who have gone on into their communities after being a part of one of our programs...we see God reaching a lost and hurting generation.
Here is what He has called us to do. The Agape Home and School for Girls is located at 215 S. Main Street in Walworth. Two years ago, God provided nearly half a million dollars for us to purchase the old Grace Church facility. The Agape School for Girls just began its second year of operation this month. We currently have six girls enrolled, with two more in the application process.
We were greatly blessed to receive a generous donation that was designated to complete the dorm rooms so that we will be one step further to opening the Teen Home. The carpet is going in, the stairs are being covered with vinyl, we have purchased the furniture and comforters for the rooms, and the bathroom/showers are near completion. WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR GIRLS WAITING to take up residence in the Teen Home. The houseparents, Jim and Becky Lambiris, are set to move in as soon as we get approval. Resident Assistant, Christina Hunt, is currently residing in the Transitional Living Home.
WHAT WE NEED:
We currently are praying in an additional $25,000 to complete the Teen Home. We believe we are to open in mid-October. We need $10,000 for the furnace for the gym, $5,000 for flooring and $5,000 to complete the rest of the renovation and gain approval to open the Home. These are all funds needed above the monthly support we currently receive to continue the ministry. Please join us in prayer for these needs. We also have a ministry DVD that is available, it is nine minutes long. Its a wonderful tool to share what Agape House is with small groups, civic organizations, or your church groups.
We were excited to share the DVD with several pastors' wives from different conferences of the Evangelical Covenant Church. They were hosted by Sandy Heinitz, who is the pastor's wife at Millard Community Church and is on the board of Agape House. We met with representatives from Alaska, California, Connecticut, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Pray that God would use the ministries of Agape House to extend across our great nation to help hurting young women.
Other needs:
Large packs of toilet paper - We were so blessed over a year ago when the Vacation Bible School from Immanual UCC in Lake Geneva collected a year's worth of toilet tissue. And now we're out. : ) This is a an easy, tangible way you can support Agape House.
Another new program is "Change the Life of a Girl". By collecting change, either at home, school, or in the workplace you can raise much needed funds to support the ministry of Agape House. I empty my purse of loose change every week. I have found that I have been able to collect anywhere from $10-25 a month or more. It's money not missed in my monthly budget and its a great way to be a blessing ! Students can approach their schools about raising funds. Employees can approach their employers about bringing it into the workplace. We will provide a jar and a poster, if needed. Please contact me, Tina, at 262-275-6466 if you would like to participate !
Thank you and God bless. Look for our newsletter coming out in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars for October 26th at 5:00 at Grace Church, 500 S. Main Street in Walworth as we celebrate 10 YEARS IN MINISTRY !! Be watching future email updates for more information !
God is good !
Friday, September 12, 2008
September 12th Update
Over 2000 years ago, a defining event occurred that changed the world forever. Jesus Christ willingly sacrificed himself on Calvary, to be the sacrifice and atonement for our sins. In one act of love and scarifice, when He gave up the spirit, it was done and He declared, "It is finished". Hallelujah !
Today we see that spirit working in the lives of the girls at Agape. As they yield to it, God is transforming lives and setting them free ! It is work that we cannot accomplish, as humans, but is only possible through the power and authoritity of the cross.
AGAPE WISH LIST:
Hot lunch program:
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit (light or natural juice syrup)
Tomato soup
Cheese & broccoli soup
Saltine crackers
canned tuna
canned chicken
spaghetti sauce
pasta (spaghetti, elbow, mostacioli)
grape and strawberry jelly
coffee
creamer
sugar
ketchup
Packaged pasta dishes (box or bag)
Packaged rice dishes (box or bag)
box macaroni & cheese (Kraft only please)
We are registered at WalMart, Target, ShopKo, and Kohl's. The registries are under first name Agape, second name House. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Office supplies:
Hanging file folders (box of yellow, red, blue combination)
envelopes
copy paper
colored paper
stamps
manila file folders
Paper goods:
Paper towels
Large pack toilet paper
plates
cups
silverware
napkins
If you would like to help out with the renovation, please contact Ben at 262-745-6705. We are working to finish the dormitory and houseparent residence so that we can open the Teen Home next month. Thanks for all of your prayers and support !
Friday, September 5, 2008
Back to School
· All volunteers, staff and families
· Liz King for her Dad and family
· Every student and their family
· Incoming students
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
With God all things are possible.....
Thursday, July 31, 2008
July 31st Update
We are currently registered at Target, Wal-Mart, and ShopKo to help us finish the dorm rooms for the teen home. If you would like to help us complete the rooms, go to:
http://www.walmart.com/giftregistry/gr_detail.do?registryId=09102098001
or
http://www.target.com/lists/1VM3LZVYVKE6Q
or
https://portal.shopko.com/grworks/grws (The ShopKo registry is under last name House, first name Agape)
This is a great opportunity to help us complete the dorm rooms so that we can open the home on schedule in September !! Thanks to those of you who have already purchased items !
There are other "painless" ways to support the ministry.
- You can donate your used printer cartrtidges.
- Take advantage of buy one get one free items at grocers and retailers, then donate the free item to Agape.
Thank you for your faithful support and prayers for the ministry !
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Heading into August.....
Agape School was invited to take part in this water skiing ministry on Thursday, the 17th of July. The goal of the ministry was to encourage people of all walks of life to ‘get off the dock’ and take to the waters of life with a newfound hope, purpose and confidence as we share God’s love in a most powerful and interactive way! We were able to include siblings and friends on this adventure held at Big Foot Beach. We had about 15 people in attendance, and here are a few reflections from the girls about this adventure:
“It was a great experience that I’ll never forget. . . At first I didn’t want to do anything but tubing, but eventually I got off the dock and did all the activities!”
“Wow! What a day! I really had an amazing experience. I really enjoyed all of the events we did. I wasn’t supposed to come on this event because I have mild cerebral palsy in my legs. I went knee boarding, water skiing and tubing! It was amazing to learn all of the activities. With the help of God, I got up on the first time water skiing! I really enjoyed getting to know my classmates better. Just seeing what God did through each one of us was just unbelievable! I really hope we can do this again next year!”
“It was a blast – I had a great time!” This comment came from the young man who is autistic.
“I was excited and it was fun. Tubing was the best and I got to meet new people – that was cool! When Nate was talking about the rope connected to the world and connected to God was inspirational. If it wasn’t for Kayla coming over and giving me her life jacket, I wouldn’t have gone on the boat. Thanks for the opportunity.”
“When I got there, I was not very excited and thought I woke up for nothing. Then I got on the tubes and it got a little better. I tried the knee board and I got tired. So I did tubing again, and it got better. I was convinced that skiing was fun, so I tried it, and it was cool!”
“Thursday was very fun. I only did tubing because I am a big scaredy-cat, but I still had a lot of fun. My sister came along and I have never seen her smile or have that much fun! It was a great time on the lake where I really trusted God the most. I trusted Him to keep me safe on the boat and come home in one piece. I was glad I trusted Him with my life on the lake.”
“In His Wakes was an awesome experience! Not only did it provide an opportunity for my first time skiing, but I got to see how well my experience integrated with my faith in God. The staff was very cordial and easy going with me and the girls. They really took the time to help us make our leap into the water, and I would love to ‘get off the dock’ again any day.”
Friday, July 18, 2008
Update on the Transitional House ( Ben & Pam's home)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (NKJV)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
We hope you're enjoying your summer !
Jennifer and Matthew Drach are professional commercial artists who are painting the designs in the dorm rooms. Jennifer is also a professional photographer. You can check out her work at http://www.jenniferdrach.com/. They are very gifted volunteers !!
2. The new girls who are coming to school
3. Our Teen Home to be open in the fall, specifically for the houseparents to move in by Aug. 15
4. Monthly support to increase
5. Money to put in the carpet. We need $6,000 towards this purchase.
6. We will be providing training for layman biblical counseling on
Thursdays from 12:00 to 2:00
7. Volunteer drywall mudders and tapers
8. Pray for the students attending the final summer session; there are 10.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
June 12th Update
School volunteers Shawna Fiore, Dee Boviall, Shar Schultz
Ben Patterson, Gene Ingersoll, Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Hansen
Martin Office Group for donating the fax module for the copier they donated to us last year.
Pam Hoyord and Lillian Rhoades for the lovely breakfast they served to the students and staff on Tuesday morning!
Claudine Wells for the wonderful chicken salad, cheese and crackers for lunch on Wednesday.
Grace Church for the use of their foyer for our volunteer luncheon. Special thanks to all who helped with food, decorations, set-up and clean-up.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Lillian Rhoades, one of our volunteers who was in a traffic accident.
Victims of flooding and tornados across the country.
Leadership at every level: Agape House, Community, State and National.
Pray for God to bring more tutors and people willing to teach extra-curriculars next fall.
Pray for our students, that they will be able to manage their time wisely this summer. Pray that we will be able to minister to them effectively during summer school sessions. Pray for the girls who have left the program and for those who will be coming.
Pray for the families of our girls, especially the mothers, that we would be able to reach them more effectively for Christ.
Ultimately, pray that we can be bolder in our witness for Christ, that we have an even greater impact on this lost generation we so desperately want to reach for Him.
Friday, May 30, 2008
AMANDA A.
ABBY
AMBER
STEPHANIE
BRITTNEY
JASMINE
AMANDA C.
We wish we could share with you the struggles these girls face; some of the trials they have endured, but due to confidentiality we cannot. God is not only aware of the hurts in these young girls' lives, but we believe He is able to understand their trials and that He is the answer to every obstacle they face.
How often do we see the sorrows and grief in the world around us. It's easy to notice when a cyclone strikes Myanmar or when an earthquake lays devastation in China. How do we respond when a child is doing poorly in school, or their behavior is less than desired? The ministries of Agape House seek to address the root of the cause of these behaviors...the condition of the heart.