VSA Institute on Arts & Inclusive Learning – Register NOW!

No Comments Monday, 23rd August 2010 at 1:10pm

Creative Activities and VSA Washington presents a VSA Institute on Arts and Inclusive Learning, with guest instructors Susan D. Loesl and Fran Sillau.  The Institute will be held Saturday, September 24, from 9am – 4pm at The Seattle Center; refreshments and lunch will  be provided.  Educators, teaching artists, and administrators are welcome to participate in this educational, hands-on experience!  Topics include:  Theories and methods for teaching in inclusive environments; engaging in hands-on teaching techniques, and the foundations of inclusive educations and arts-based learning.

ONLY $20 – SPACE IS LIMITED!  REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Download Registration Form:  VSAInstituteRegistration  in Word        VSAInstituteRegistration  as a PDF

To Register – or for more information: Email Deborahw@creativeactivities.org or Call 206.443.1843

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Testing Out Unique Painting Device at Seattle Center!

No Comments Tuesday, 17th August 2010 at 1:50pm

If you are in the Seattle area this Thursday (August 19th from 11am – 6pm), you really should stop by and check this out!  We are pulling a unique painting device out of storage, setting it up, and seeing how it works!  Based on a manual wheelchair, it is fitted with an extension arm which holds a paintbrush.  It needs a REALLY large space to use!

So, when Seattle Center offered us the chance to use the space in the newly opened Center Square, we jumped at it!  The weather looks good, we have all the supplies we need, and we are ready to set it up and see what can be created.  Any CA/VSAAW artist (whether in a chair or not) may take a turn trying out this device.  Artists in chairs get priority, and they must be able to transfer themselves or have a caregiver with them to assist.  Sorry, members of the general public are welcome to watch, but will not be allowed to participate.

Stop by any time between 11am – 6pm – or call for more information (206.443.1843).  We’ll be set up in the NE corner of the Center Square space – just west of the EMP.  We hope to see a lot of you here – it should be a lot of fun!

You Are Being Challenged!

No Comments Sunday, 1st August 2010 at 9:56pm

One of our Donors has issued a Community Challenge:  they will make an additional contribution for each individual donation we receive by August 31st.
Please help us make the most of this opportunity!

WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW:
1. Click the Donate Now button to the left;
2. Call 206.443.1843 (M-F 9am – 5pm) to speak with a staff member to make a donation by phone; OR
3. Send your donation to:  CA/VSAAW  305 Harrison St.  #303, Seattle, WA  98109

THEN:  Post this challenge to YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE!  Tell people why you support CA/VSAAW and ask them to help us make the most of this challenge opportunity!  Pass it on!

We must receive the donation by August 31st to qualify; anonymous (cash) donations will not count towards fulfilling the Challenge.  No personal information of any kind will be shared with anyone, including the Donor.

Every dollar raised will be used to support artists with disabilities and K-12 inclusive classrooms in
Washington State.  Thank You for your support!

Director's Notes

Director's Notes

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The Ida Flagler Daly Fund for Artists with Disabilities provides individual and organizational resource awards designed to overcome barriers to successfully participating in art – as an artist or a patron.   Read More

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