Arts of Life: A Place for Artists to Participate and Engage
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Description
Arts of Life is an innovative, Chicago-based day program where artists with and without disabilities have the opportunity to participate in artwork. It was created out of an identified need for individuals with a developmental disability to foster community engagement in artistic endeavors. Arts of Life has its foundation in four core values: inspiring artistic expression, building community, promoting self-respect, and developing independence. It bases its programming on these values, which help to maintain a collective environment that promotes artistic freedom for all individuals.
Keywords
day program, occupation, occupational engagement
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Royeen, Lydia (2016) "Arts of Life: A Place for Artists to Participate and Engage," The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy: Vol. 4: Iss.2, Article 14. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1285