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Art
Explorers, Inc.
305 E. Redwood Avenue
P.O. Box 2710
Ft. Bragg, Ca 95437
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Art Explorers, Inc. was founded to serve artists with special
needs.
Art
Explorers, Inc. is a creative arts program that addresses
the basic human need for self-expression. Founded to serve
artists with special needs, it's aim is to provide a supportive
and stimulating environment without pressure, threat, or competitiveness,
where participants will find the freedom of personal expression
and individual growth through the visual arts and will learn
new skills while experiencing a variety of artistic mediums.
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"Two
Trees"
by Vicki Dominion
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Students
can choose to work with a variety of nontoxic art materials.
They are encouraged to set their own goals for the course
and are responsible for evaluating their experience at the
end of each three month session. Participants are responsible
for helping to setup and clean up art materials.
Exhibitions
of work produced at Art Explorers are arranged in the community,
including annual shows at The Bookstore and The Savings Bank
in Fort Bragg. Every piece of art sold benefits the program
as well as the participants.
Students
can build their vocational skills through participation in
Art Exploreres both directly and indirectly. The opportunity
that the visual arts provide for enhanced self-esteem, improved
communication, greater confidence and overall sense of well-being
relate not only to an individual's vocational success but
to success in all areas of life.
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"New
York Building with Red"
by Jerry Turner
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The
class meets on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. at 305 E. Redwood Avenue in Fort Bragg. The program is primarily designed to
meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities
but is open to anyone 18 years or older regardless of sex,
race, religion, national origin, or disability. Maximum enrollment
is 14 students. A waiting list is maintained and prospective
students are welcome to visit Art Explorers and stay for one
entire Saturday session at no cost. If you are a client of
the Regional Center, contact should be made with your case
manager to enroll in the program.
The
Art Explorers staff are dedicated professional artists with
longtime teaching experience in the community. Please contact
Joan Burleigh at (707) 961-6156 to enroll, arrange a visit,
make a donation, or receive more information.
