"We work with cultural institutions through workshops, and see what accessibility looks like in programing, in art tools, and how you adapt tools to meet the needs of people with disabilities," Alvarez explained. Living Arts Studio is always actively seeking methods to improve their programs and increase accessibility. "I don't think it's easy walking into any studio and agreeing to be part of something that you are not entirely sure what it is." But more importantly, she is thrilled to see them gain community and friendship in the studio as they build trust between each other and with facilitators. Since joining Living Arts Studio in May of 2012, Alvarez has witnessed the progress her artists have made in their art careers. The sense of accomplishment anybody would experience with opportunities like that is tremendous." She also believes in the potential of her artists: "Pursuing exhibitions at high-calibre venues shows that people with disabilities can participate on that level, and should, and will." For Alvarez, this represents the community-building promise of art: "The level of exhibition opportunities they are participating in is notable. Member artists have exhibited their work at venues such as the Sheldon Art Gallery and the University City Library. Colorful heart-shaped balloons made the environment even homier, while fellow artists collaborated on a project in which they drew hearts in their own unique styles.Īided by Alvarez, Living Arts not only facilitates art-making but also introduces artists with disabilities to a wider community beyond the studio. When I visited the studio just before Valentine's Day, everyone was getting ready to show their love. "We aren't approaching art as a rehabilitation or therapeutic tool," Alvarez explains - nonetheless adding, "art does change lives." Given the freedom to express themselves and adapt to positive feedback, artists develop a unique confidence in their abilities: "They can initially walk in and think 'I don't know,' and then a year later say 'I am an artist.'" Valentine' Day celebrations. Lukt het niet contact op te nemen via ons contactformulier, bel dan 14 020.Gina Alvarez is the Executive Director at Living Arts Studio, a non-profit organization based in Maplewood that gives artists with disabilities a place to explore their passion for art. Contact over dit probleemīlijft het probleem zich voordoen? Neem dan bij voorkeur contact op via ons contactformulier. Mogelijk hebt u in korte tijd zeer veel pagina's opgevraagd of zeer veel formulieren verstuurd. Volgens deze controle wijkt uw bezoek af van het bezoek van een gemiddelde gebruiker. Wat is er gebeurd?Ī maakt gebruik van een automatische controle om overbelasting en misbruik van de website te voorkomen. In dat geval bieden wij u onze excuses aan voor het ongemak. Het kan voorkomen dat de automatische controle uw bezoek ten onrechte heeft opgemerkt en geblokkeerd. Wij raden u aan uw computer met een anti-virusprogramma te controleren of contact op te nemen met uw systeembeheerder als u gebruik maakt van een bedrijfscomputer. Het is mogelijk dat uw computer een virus of andere schadelijke programma's bevat die invloed hebben op uw surfgedrag. Was u bezig met het invullen van een formulier? Dan is uw sessie waarschijnlijk verlopen.
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