Celebration of Creativity: Completed Programs
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A Tribute to All - Tile Mural Project
VA Hospital
Elsmere, DE
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This residency will result in the creation of a sculptural installation that details the stories of some veterans but is a tribute to all veterans and all branched of the military. A visual artist has worked with participants to visually “tell” their individuals stories and experiences both as veterans and as citizens.
This project is funded by AstraZeneca
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Dates of Residency: January 2004 - September 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: November 11, 2005
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Intergenerational Music Experiences
Modern Maturity
Dover, DE
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This year's residency at Modern Maturity is an intergenerational music program where students from Riley Brown Elementary join Day Break Center participants in music experiences. This is a twelve-week residency that will conclude with a final performance at the Schwartz Center for the Arts on May 7th. Partial project funding provided by DFRC, Inc.
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Dates of Residency: February - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: May 7, 2005
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Music & Visual Arts
John S. Charlton School
Dover, DE
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This AIR provided the services of both a music therapist and a teaching visual artist at this school for children with cognitive impairments and autism. This residency provided over 100 hours of direct contact hours and hosted two culminating performances. The children worked on developing basic music rhythms and group experiences as well as simple artistic principles and personal expression.
This project was funded, in part, by DFRC Inc., and Brandywiners, Ltd.
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Dates of Residency: October 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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Music Experiences
Riverside Adult Day Program
Wilmington, DE
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This intergenerational residency is bringing the services of a music educator. Program participants in the Riverside program will interact with a home school program as they participate in basic music experiences and instruments.
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Dates of Residency: March - April 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: April 2005
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Performing Arts Group
Charlton Transitional Program
Dover, DE
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This new program is a theater-based residency that has lead to the development of a performing arts group. The group is currently comprised of students (ages 17-21) that are involved in the Charlton Transitional program. Students have worked hard to learn stage production and direction as well as dramatic skills. This residency will culminate with a performance at Capital Theater in May 2005.
This project was funded, in part, by the Greater Dover Community Fund and DFRC, Inc.
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Dates of Residency: October 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: May 7, 2005
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Tile Mural Project
Kent County Community School
Dover, DE
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This long standing AIR started something new this year. The response from both students and staff to a visual arts residency has been overwhelming. Students are working with a ceramic artist to construct a tile mural that will be permanently installed in the school’s new pool area. This residency is also serving four other sites where KCCS students are involved in inclusionary settings.
The project was funded, in part, by Kraft Foods and DFRC, Inc.
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Dates of Residency: October 2004 - August 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: October 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Carelink
Wilmington, DE
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The visual artist, Jane Platz, worked with participants receiving services from Carelink. The residency will be structured as an open studio format where participants will have access to a variety of materials and learning experiences. This residency will result in a culminating exhibit.
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Dates of Residency: March - April 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Riley Brown Elementary
Dover, DE
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This new residency is with the four year-old program at Riley Brown -a classroom comprised of children with and without disabilities. The students meet weekly with an art educator to focus on exploring exciting new mediums and techniques. The four year-old class is also involved in the VSADE intergenerational music AIR at the Modern Maturity Center. This project was funded, in part, by DFRC, Inc.
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Dates of Residency: October 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: May 7, 2005 & June 1, 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Stockley Center
Georgetown, DE
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This residency project is a new initiative that is providing the services of an art educator to the residents of the Stockley Center. The center is a facility for adults with disabilities. This project will culminate in a final exhibit at the center as well as participation in VSADE’s Celebration of Creativity exhibit.
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Dates of Residency: December 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Life Skills Program - Middletown High School
Middletown, DE
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This new VSADE initiative was developed to bring the visual arts to the life skills program classes at this high school. These students were exposed to a variety of new media as well as developed confidence in their newly emerging artistic abilities.
This project was funded, in part, by DFRC.
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Dates of Residency: February - April 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Peak Alternative School
Dover, DE
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Peak, a school for high school students with behavioral issues, is utilizing VSADE’s residency services to provide an art educator to work with students. Students involved in this residency are developing artistic skills while also exploring their creativity.
This project was funded, in part, by Target.
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Dates of Residency: October 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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Visual Arts Experiences
Kent Intensive Learning Center
Dover, DE
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This intensive learning center’s residency project focused on the development of artistic skills as well as a mural project. The mural is on permanent display at the school site.
This project was funded, in part, by Brandywiners, Ltd.
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Dates of Residency: November 2004 - May 2005
Proposed Culminating Event Date: June 1, 2005
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