Partners in Arts Participation
ACHF Arts Access
Perceived or real barriers to participation are addressed. Partnerships are developed between social service organizations and arts organizations to better serve underserved communities. Social or human service organizations use arts to help achieve their service goals.
Main Street Industries had no arts program prior to being awarded this grant. We now have a program in place that allows participants to create art 2 to 4 times per month. We fully achieved our goal to support person centered goals through art. Evaluation were incorporated into each individual's annual progress meeting, which includes an entire support team. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the typical first response was an admission of surprise at the quality of work created. As a result, multiple families / guardians have set up art stations for individuals to work independently at home. Comment sheets were available for each artist during art shows, which also generated overwhelmingly positive responses. 2: The response from surrounding communities has been overwhelming, resulting in speaking engagements, extended art shows, permanent displays in public and government facilities, and an ongoing partnership with the local arts organization.