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1/15/2012 Only 5 days left - Additional Incentive
Artist Bryce Merlin is donating a "Fast Food" cup with his art work for the first person to donate $40
 
And for the first person to donate $100 An "Angel" Sigg Water Bottle. Thank you Bryce.
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1/13/2012 ONLY SIX DAYS LEFT
AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE - for the next 12 people who donate $10 or more you will receive a beautiful 2012 Eco-Art Calendar with different images each month by Eco-Artist GRANT MANIER - Thank you Grant Manier from Houston! See the Updates for a sample of his art & Thank all who have emailed and called with offers of help!
"Educators need to spend more time developing a
child's area of strength and less time pounding away on the deficits." Temple Grandin
Raising $11,000 for "THE ART OF AUTISM"
Our
goal of $11,000 will print the 2012 edition of the full-color Art of Autism book and
offset costs for the live, theatrical and art installation events scheduled in
2012. Be a Part of the Art! Build futures and grow careers with people on the autism spectrum.
The ART of AUTISM is a
project that incorporates The ART of AUTISM book, art shows, live theatrical
entertainment events, workshops, and films to shift consciousness and awareness
regarding autism. We are committed to promoting talented artists on the autism spectrum and educating the general public. We support artists through mentorship,
building resumes, portfolios, and direct work experience. Participants in past
events report an improvement in self-esteem, executive functioning skills,
media exposure and often a sense of community that they have never experienced
before. Most importantly, they make friends and lifelong connections. The majority of money raised from the Art of Autism art sales goes directly to the artist. A portion also goes to a local nonprofit who hosts the show.
Linda Gund Anderson, Celebrate Autism, presenting a painting of a cow by Kevin Hosseini to Dr. Temple Grandin in November 2011.
The Autism Shift:
Shifting Consciousness
People on the spectrum often internalize the
negative messages broadcast on the media. We provide an alternative to those
messages; focusing on the positive aspects of autism.
Joanne Lara and her Autism Movement Dancers at the ARTof AUTISM Hollywood California May 2011. Joanne is a collaborator in our project.
The ART of AUTISM is a
collaborative of 23 like-minded organizations, 80+ artists, 20+ poets and authors,
and 100+ entertainers and growing. Role models on the spectrum in our collaborative include Dr.
Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Michael McManmon, and Donna Williams.
The ART of AUTISM at the Good Purpose Gallery in The Berkshires, November 2011
Testimonials
"The Good Purpose Gallery was set up to show the work of professional artists
throughout the year including professional artists who are on the Spectrum. We
recently tied a one person show of Esther Brokaw's (savant, autistic artist) in
with a showing of student work from our young adults who have Asperger's
Syndrome and Learning Differences. That lead to creating a dual fundraiser 3
day event with the Art of Autism at the end of the show. The show was heart
warming and people asked specifically for us to bring it back for a longer
length of time. This idea led to the creating of two additional gallery spaces
near the main gallery that will show the art of artists on the spectrum in
rotating 6 week segments, 7 days a week, year round. Getting us totally on
mission of providing visual arts opportunities to those on the autism
spectrum."
Francine Britton, The Good Purpose Gallery, Lee, Massachusetts.
"The Art of Autism helped Justin meet some key people at Disney Studios and as a result a mentorship developed for Justin!" Maria Teresa Canha, mom to illustrator Justin Canha
Turning Gifts Into Action
The ART of AUTISM has had art shows since 2005. In 2011 we went international debuting five major shows in
the U.S. and Canada. In 2012 we are planning many more. Funding will support
the publication of �The ART of AUTISM: 2012 Edition,� featuring more art, 35
more artists, and poetry. Essayists in the new edition of the book include Dr. Darold Treffert (expert on savant syndrome), Dr. Stephen Shore (author and international speaker), Dr. Colin Zimbleman (depth psychologist and expert on autism), Dr. Rebecca McKenzie (Psychologist and expert on autism), Elaine Hall (founder of The Miracle Project), Keri Bowers (Film maker and international speaker), and Debra Hosseini (author and art curator).
The book is a tool to be used by contributors to
promote their work in commerce, social, and other media. Our goal of $11,000
will print the book ($7,000), and ($4,000) to assist with expenses of art
and entertainment shows in 2012. When the book is complete, each contributing
artist, poet, and essayist will receive a free copy of the book and the
opportunity to purchase additional books at a reduced cost (if we receive funding for this project).In
2012, we are planning:
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Houston, TX
Nashville, TN Various locations in California
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Details and collaborators will be posted on our
website - www.the-art-of-autism.com. If you�d like to be involved in one of these locations or add your
own, see levels of giving. We�d love to come to your town and create the magic
of the ART of AUTISM.
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SHIFT ONE: $5
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| We will send out a complimentary ART of AUTISM greeting card, from Social Stripes www.socialstripes.com to anyone on your mailing list with a note that you have pledged money in their name to support people living on the spectrum (U.S. only) |
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SHIFT TWO: $25
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| All of the above PLUS a coupon for an additional free ART of AUTISM greeting card from Social Stripes www.socialStripes.com |
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THE ART ON YOUR SCREEN: $50
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| All of the above PLUS a signed copy of ARTS a film about possibilities, disabilities and the arts produced by Keri Bowers (Normal Films). |
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THE ART ON YOUR COFFEE TABLE: $100
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| All of the above PLUS a signed copy of the book 2012 Edition The ART of AUTISM by Debra Hosseini |
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BE AN ANGEL OF AUTISM IN PRINT: $250
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| All the above PLUS a thank you in a category called ANGELS of AUTISM at the tail end of the book 2012 Edition The ART of AUTISM by Debra Hosseini |
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HELP A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM: $500
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| All of the above PLUS a personal one hour teleconference with Debra Hosseini and Keri Bowers regarding marketing yourself or your child as an artist; transitions planning; the spiritual nature of special needs. |
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THE ART IN YOUR HOME: $1,000
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| All of the above PLUS an original piece of artwork by an ART of AUTISM artist (choice of artwork and artist will be made available) |
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BE THE ART: $5,000
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| All of the above PLUS your name will appear in an original piece of art designed for the back cover of the Art of Autism: 2012 edition of the book. You will receive a signed copy of the art piece. |
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SHIFT YOUR COMMUNITY: $10,000
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| All of the above PLUS we will bring the ART of AUTISM tour and art show to your home town and will list you as the official 2012 sponsor of THE ART of AUTISM in all advertising - website, social media, print, etc. |
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