Partners in Arts Participation
Partners in Arts Participation
The Arc Greater Twin Cities will collaborate with the nonprofit EDIT (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Together) to support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in sharing their stories and promoting inclusion through photographs and a photo gallery.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Officer at Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary?s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Ceramic artist. former executive director of the Minnesota Project.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Lana Barkawi: Executive director, Mizna; Julia Donaldson: Director of advancement, Pillsbury United Communities; Tabitha Montgomery: Executive director, Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association; Karen Quiroz: Professional vocalist, Brazilian music; Stacey Robison: Ceramicist; visual arts studio manager, Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts; Moira Villiard: Visual artist and graphic designer; arts and cultural programming coordinator, American Indian Community Housing Organization, Duluth
ACHF Arts Access
Youth with disabilities will learn photography skills and concepts; this rare opportunity for artistic self-expression will also help build self-esteem. Pre- and post-surveys will measure participants' increase in knowledge, self-expression, and self-esteem. Exit interviews with participants will also help The Arc and EDIT evaluate the program's impact. 2: Promote inclusion by helping viewers understand the experience of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and by inspiring other people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to share their stories. We will survey photo gallery viewers about whether they improved their understanding of what it means to live with intellectual and developmental disabilities or (if they identify as a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities were inspired to share their story.
Seventeen youth with disabilities learned photography skills, had rare opportunities for authentic self-expression, and built self-esteem and social skills. Without EDIT, The Arc was unable to conduct surveys or interviews. Ample anecdotal evidence (from participants, their parents/caregivers, the teaching artist, staff and volunteers) strongly indicates that the reported outcomes were achieved. 2: Promoted inclusion by helping gallery guests appreciate the talents, skills, and abilities of people with disabilities. The Arc was unable to survey viewers. But the gallery owner observed that there was a great response from our guests during the show. I remember many photos getting attention for the unusual angles and how they were balanced. People were really impressed.