2014-110 Arts - Extraordinary Ventures - Fall 2013 Arts Grant Agreement

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� � ' � EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS � 2013-14 ARTS PROGRAM APPLICATION � NARRATIVE � "�"�"�"~°�" � � °~ In 2012, Extraordinary Ventures partnered with The Art Therapy Institute of Carrboro to pilot a six � session arts program called Artists"for autistic and developmentally disabled young adu|ts|nuurcomrnun/ty.Thedasscu|m|natedxvithanexhi6itnighteventca||ed "4m/\rtfu/^ffair°he|d � |n the Great Hall of Extraordinary Ventures. Both the classes and the final event met with rousing � enthusiasm from the participants,their families,and supporters. � In February of2Ul3, Extraordinary Ventures received matching funds from the Orange County Arts � Commission to repeat and grow this program with the partnership of another local arts organization called eas Art Studios." The structure and format of the program has remained very similar to the one we developed in 2012,however we have developed the artistic experience further with the participants byoffering a wider variety ufoptions. "HmppyYneos Art Studios teachers are comprised of local artists and can teach the participants in a myriad of mediums.The Happymess teachers are experienced in this as they have worked with similar populations in the past Our budget in 2012 for the classes and the final event came to roughly$1,700.The class served 20 students who were identified through our bi'week|ysoda| pro0nsrn called "Friday Night i/ve,°andfrom the ARC of Orange County and RSI group homes. This year,we have 25 individuals in the regular classes and have had great volunteer participation from UNC campus organizations like"Best Buddies",Autism Speaks,and other Autism oriented groups. Our request for funding in 2014 would be for a matching grant to give us a total budget of$4,100.This money would be used to cover the costs of teaching 6 art experiences in a variety of different mediums, art supplies,publicity,and food for the classes and final event. Included with our proposal,you will find copies of our flyers,invitations, press releases, exhibit brochure,mailing insert and a DVD with a slide show' photos, and video clips from the classes. AstaM roster for Extraordinary Ventures is included along with resumes from "Happymess Art Studios teachers and examples of art classes with similar populations We thank the Orange County Arts Commission for this opportunity to serve a group of individuals that is often overlooked and not easily reachable through an arts experience that can help them express themselves and feel proud of their artistic achievements. We are offering them and our community at large,an opportunity to focus on their abilities rather than their disabilities.