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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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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!
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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!
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Tuesday, 20th July 2010 at 2:20pm
Jessica Thompson - "Bristlecone Pine Tree" - SOLD
The No Boundaries 2009—2010 “Transcendence” show is in its last days – through August – at the Wikstrom Brother’s Gallery located at 5411 Meridian Ave N. Seattle. The Gallery’s hours are Tuesday – Friday 5pm to 7pm; Saturday 12 to 3pm; and by Appointment (206) 633-5544 . This is the exhibit’s last venue; please take the opportunity to see it while you can. To view the artwork in the show Click Here
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Thursday, 15th July 2010 at 1:52pm
Creative Activities/VSA Washington has partnered with 6th Day D
ance to present
Dance First: Adaptive Dance for Adult Individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health Diagnosis.
Participants will enjoy learning new skills in dance movement with an emphasis on the aesthetic or artistic appearance of modern technique in a safe and comfortable environment. The instructor will incorporate Dance Movement Therapy Techniques into each class. Focus will be on individual growth. Participants will showcase their skills thru performance opportunities open to the public. Registration deadline September 10th, early bird registration by August 23rd receives 1 free class. Read More
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Thursday, 15th July 2010 at 1:13pm
Seattle Musical Theatre is happy to announce this year’s Seattle SummerStage program for youth theatre education under the direction of Artistic Director Beth Mahmoud-Howell and Music Director Paul Linnes.
SummerStage is the brainchild of Ms. Mahmoud-Howell and Mr. Linnes. It is an intensive, two-week immersion in musical theatre education for students, who then participate in three public performances at Seattle Musical Theatre in Magnuson Park. Students take daily classes in music, dance and acting taught by our professional staff, with rehearsals in the afternoons culminating in a fully staged production.
“Annie Jr.” will feature unusual double-casting in three lead, comedic roles. Deaf actress Casey Johnson-Pasqua has been paired with Kayla Wheeler, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, to play orphanage mistress Miss Hannigan. Austin Ake will work alongside Sofian Mahmoud as the caddish Rooster, and Amber Winkler will double Sarah Porter as Rooster’s girlfriend, Lily. Austin and Amber are both deaf. Casey and Kayla were previously paired in a middle school production of “Beauty and the Beast,” also directed by Ms. Mahmoud-Howell, at Madrona K-8 in Edmonds. Read More
Friday, 25th June 2010 at 12:06am
Deadline: July 30, 2010
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to artists with disabilities who reside in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Read More
Thursday, 17th June 2010 at 9:59pm
The Voucher Program Has Been Extended Through June 2010.
The Artist Clinic at Country Doctor Community Clinic offers artist-focused hours every Wednesday from 5:30–8:30pm. Appointments can also be made at other times to accommodate varying schedules. Artists of all creative disciplines are encouraged to avail of this service. Make an appointment today by calling 206/299-1600.
During this trial period, a limited number of subsidies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are eligible, a $75 voucher will be issued to you to be applied your Artist Clinic bill from Country Doctor Clinic, to a maximum of $150 (two vouchers) per individual artist during the trial period.
To request a subsidy, please complete a short intake form intended to determine your artistic discipline, percent of income from art practice, time spent on creation of work, and education and/or training. This will help to determine your eligibility to qualify for the subsidy.
Please remember to mention “WAHIP’s Artist Clinic Voucher” when calling Country Doctor Community Clinic for an appointment and at the front desk at CDCC to ensure that they are aware that you may be using an Artist Clinic voucher. Read More
Wednesday, 16th June 2010 at 9:57am
Friday June 18th, 2010 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join with the WhistleStop dancers in the First Annual WhistleStop Fundraiser Dance
Bring your mama, Bring your papa, Bring your little sister too, And don’t for get your dancing shoes!
University Heights Community Center, 5031 University Avenue, Seattle 98105
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Wednesday, 9th June 2010 at 10:47am
Alliance of People with disAbilities will be co-sponsoring, with the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, a celebration in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! The event will be from 10 am to 2 pm on July 26th. They are seeking entertainers/musicians with any type of disability to be part of the celebration. Read More
