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ACT Apprentice Jordyn: Three dimensional creativity
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Submitted 03-23-2018 under NONPROFITS
With the ACTion Art Exhibit just around the corner, the ACT Apprentices have been busy at work, naming and submitting their pieces. With all of the beautiful pieces floating around the room, I was unsure how anyone could settle on just one piece or...
ACT apprentice Ana: Happiness inspired through art
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Submitted 03-20-2018 under NONPROFITS
Artists Creating Together (ACT) is proud to announce the 2018 cohort of young adults in our Apprenticeship program. Launched in October of 2016, the program has been a way to take highly motivated and creative artists with disabilities and provide...
To measure a year: Reflecting on ACT's apprenticeship program
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Submitted 05-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
On a bitter morning in January, I found myself on Division Street in Grand Rapids, in front of a painted window that read “Cerasus Studio.” To me, it felt like a normal Thursday—I had been spending an hour with ACT’s...
In constant growth: ACT apprentice Chris Overway
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Submitted 05-01-2017 under NONPROFITS
“I will continue doing art and creating.” Chris Overway was in the midst of wrapping up some of his semester-long projects when we asked him if he would be able to talk with us about his art and the apprenticeship program. Chris was more...
Visually captivating: ACT apprentice Michael Donnal
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Submitted 04-27-2017 under NONPROFITS
“Drawing and painting make me happy.” Michael Donnal was in the midst of wrapping up some of his semester-long projects when we asked him if he would be able to talk with us about his art and the apprenticeship program. Michael was more...
Living vibrancy: ACT apprentice Colin Vanderveen
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Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
“When I draw, I feel good.” Colin Vanderveen was in the midst of wrapping up some of his semester-long projects when we asked him if he would be able to talk with us about his art and the apprenticeship program. Colin was more than happy...
Beauty, abstract: ACT apprentice Mary Scovel
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Submitted 04-24-2017 under NONPROFITS
“Art is my favorite thing to do. I keep doing it because I enjoy it.” Mary Scovel was in the midst of free art journaling when we asked her if she would be able to talk with us about her art and the apprenticeship program. Mary was more...
ACT hosts the eighth annual ACTion Art exhibit
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Submitted 03-20-2017 under NONPROFITS
An art show is among the most powerful experiences for any artist; they are given the opportunity to share their art with the world. The ACTion Art Exhibit is no different. Every spring, artists with disabilities gather to showcase their work,...
Inspiration everywhere: ACT apprentice Reed Lewis
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Submitted 03-17-2017 under NONPROFITS
“I’m more of a do-er. I like to create.” On a Thursday morning in January, the ACT apprentices were installing their artwork at Cerasus Studio for their upcoming art show. We caught Reed Lewis that morning and got the chance to...
Creating happiness: ACT apprentice Alison Ching
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Submitted 02-16-2017 under NONPROFITS
“Art to me means fun – it’s exactly how you feel.” On a Thursday morning in January, the ACT apprentices were installing their artwork at Cerasus Studio for their upcoming art show. We caught Alison Ching that morning and got...