Awakening Minds Art

Thursday, Sept. 12th at 5:30pm is our next Community Painting Class for all ages and abilities. Sign up today to reserve your seat for this fun mushroom painting! Mr. Bailey will take you through this painting step-by-step for a beautiful and unique artwork on canvas panel. $15/participant. limited seating. https://awakeningmindsart.org/community-programs

Since 2021, this lovely lady has been a valuable part of the AMA team. You'll find Mackenzie Earley teaching community classes and as the main instructor for all school classrooms. THANK YOU, Mackenzie, for everything you do for us! Happy work-anniversary!!

The 14th Annual AMA Art Auction is coming up on OCTOBER 12TH, and this whimsical horse painting could be yours!! This beauty was created by kids in our summer community class - My Favorite Animals, and it will be auctioned off to fundraise for AMA's therapeutic and educational visual art programs.

We have sponsorships, tables, and general admission available. You can even sponsor THIS painting! Check it out at https://awakeningmindsart.org/art-auction
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Please join us in welcoming our newest AMA board member, Jordan Hamilton!!
"I feel honored to be a member of the Board of Directors at AMA. I have witnessed firsthand the opportunities that AMA provides to members of our community. I have also seen the self-confidence, the abilities, and beautiful artwork that my students developed through creating art with Ms Megan. It is truly remarkable to be a part of an organization that provides so much opportunity and support to our community."

Jordan is an Assistant Education Professor and Field Experience Coordinator at Bluffton University and is currently a doctoral student in special education.

Thank you, Jordan for joining our leadership team!
Learn more about Jordan and the other board of directors here: https://awakeningmindsart.org/board

Come by at four and paint something beautiful with our friends from Awakening Minds Art



ID: Purple, green, and mauve paint swirl on a lilac background. Wednesday 8/28 Switch & Paint 12pm. Inner Healing 2pm. Awakening Minds Art 4pm. FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community.

SPOTTED: AMA executive director spotted trading paint brushes for nail guns!

Building community (pun intended) with Kiwanis Club of Findlay and Habitat for Humanity of Findlay, Ohio

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shirley O'Brien, our very first one-on-one student at Awakening Minds Art, on August 20, 2024.
Shirley was not just a student; she was a cherished member of our family who helped lay the foundation for everything we do today. Fun, silly, and ornery, Shirley taught us the true meaning of love and kindness through her time with us.
Her impact on our organization is profound, and her legacy lives on in every brushstroke, every smile, and every success story that comes out of our programs.
Shirley's family, deeply appreciative of the joy and growth AMA brought to her life, has kindly requested donations be made to Awakening Minds Art in her honor, in lieu of flowers. This gesture is a testament to how much this organization meant to Shirley and her loved ones.
"Though many of our current members may not have had the chance to meet Shirley, it's important that we all recognize and honor her as a cornerstone of what Awakening Minds Art stands for today. We are forever grateful for the love and lessons she brought into our lives. Shirley, you will always be a part of our story and we will be sure to see that your legacy lives forever in our programs." - Sarah Ricker, Founder.
💙 If you’d like to honor Shirley's memory, donations can be made in her name to continue the work she helped inspire awakeningmindsart.org/shirley

Shirley's obituary:
https://obituaries.thecourier.com/us/obituaries/thecourier/name/shirley-o-brien-obituary?id=56094955

Painting class for September 9th @5:30p.m. Call the center to register #419-943-7400! Cost is $15!

Love the shout-out, Taylor Place!! It is truly special creating bonds between instructors, residents, and the people who work with us at facilities! 🩷

Sending a big thank you to Mary Leibold, Lela Doty, and Betsy Fuhrmann for contributing to our Summer 'More Art for All' Campaign. Thank you for your support!!

We're less than two weeks from the end of this 2024 fundraiser and 88% to our goal! If you'd like to help make art more accessible, you can learn more and donate here: awakeningmindsart.org/moreartforall-fund

A huge thank you to the University of Findlay and the students and staff participating in this year's Orientation Service Project!! Hundreds of canvases were prepped for the upcoming Fall and Winter seasons, an Art Auction piece is now ready for display, paint was condensed, and other projects completed. What a HUGE help!!

Our programs would not survive without the gracious help from our community, and UF students have set a wonderful example for their classmates, friends, and community. Thank you!!

🌻Currently in our Sunflower Era🌻

Awakening Minds will be back in August with this lovely painting😍
Make sure to register for this event by sending us a private message!

A support group for individuals affected by brain trauma and strokes contacted AMA in January.

These individuals were looking for knowledge about activities to make them stronger, more capable, more confident, and social.

The visual arts is a fun and challenging activity that can be made achievable for everyone! Making art increases happiness, encourages movement, and practices the verbal and motor goals set forth by occupational, speech, and physical therapists – perfect for those affected by brain injury.

The support group requested a presentation on this information while experiencing the benefits of painting at the same time.

But they couldn’t pay for travel, the presentation, or the painting supplies.

THIS fund allowed Awakening Minds Art to say yes anyway.

And because of that, a group of 16 individuals in-need were introduced to an activity they could achieve together or alone and learned how it could benefit them specifically.

Please consider a gift to the 2024 Summer Campaign for Free or Heavily Discounted Programming. Find more information and donate here:
https://awakeningmindsart.org/moreartforall-fund

We are just $1,500 away from matching Marathon Petroleum Corporation's $5,000 gift towards the Free/Heavily Discounted Programming Fund. This fund helps AMA say 'YES!' more often, especially when groups in our community can't afford the programming cost.
Help us show Marathon that their generosity inspires generosity!

Learn more and give at https://awakeningmindsart.org/moreartforall-fund

The Free or Heavily Discounted Program Fund is a discretionary fund used to support groups unable to pay full or partial price for programming.
AMA’s participation in free community events, workshops for at-risk populations, and collaborative ventures with other organizations are examples of ways these funds may be used. Funding is determined based on a point scale of key criteria including financial need, mission-focus, at-risk populations served, community impact, and history of, or potential for, partnership opportunities.

We'd like to send a very special thank you to Findlay's VFW Post 5645 for supporting us over the years. Through your most recent contribution, our community members will receive $2,500 worth of free or heavily discounted therapeutic and educational visual arts programming. THANK YOU!

Learn more about the campaign here: https://awakeningmindsart.org/moreartforall-fund

If you believe your agency or group would benefit from this fund, please reach out to Emily at [email protected]

Come find us at Putnam Kids Fest and paint rocks with us and Morman Family Chiropractic!!

One more chance for this fun, social class designed for teenagers with special needs. MONDAY, 8/12 at 11:30am. $10 per participant. Register at https://awakeningmindsart.org/community-programs

We had a great idea session at tonight's board meeting, planning out the next exciting years of Awakening Minds Art. We are so excited to serve you as an even stronger organization and make our programs even more accessible.

Thank you to The Findlay Office for allowing us to use your beautiful, collaborative space for the evening!

We welcomed Awakening Minds Art tonight for a strategic planning session in The Huddle Room! Thanks for visiting our creative thinking space!!!

WHAT!? IT'S AUGUST!?? Get those homeschooled kiddos registered for visual art education at Awakening Minds Art!! For around $8 per class + less than $4 per class with sibling discounts, we've got classes in Findlay and Leipsic for you! Learn more and register here: https://awakeningmindsart.org/homeschoolart

THANK YOU to Kyle Spieles for donating $300 towards the AMA Free/Heavily Discounted Program Fund, making the visual arts accessible to more people!

We are nearing the end of our summer campaign, but there is still time for you to help, too!! The More Art for All Campaign supports groups unable to pay full or partial price for AMA group classes and brings the therapeutic benefits of art to individuals who need it most. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate your generosity!

Click the link below to donate through Facebook
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August Community Classes begin next week! Pre-registration is required! $15/participant
-Leipsic Painting (all ages) Monday, Aug 5th 5:30pm - Contact The Leipsic Community Center to register
-Findlay Painting (all ages) Thursday, Aug 8th 5:30pm
-Toddler/Preschool Painting (3-6yo recommended) Monday, August 12th 10am
Register for Findlay classes at https://awakeningmindsart.org/community-programs

Sneak peak day 3 of Tri the Arts Camp with AMA, MCPA, and Heartstring Melodies! So much fun!!
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Heartstring Melodies Music Therapy Services

2nd day of Tri the Arts Summer Camp sneak peak! Awakening Minds Art, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, and Heartstring Melodies Music Therapy Services pooled their artistic talents for this fun filled week with kids and teens in our community!!

Provoking memories and encouraging conversation...THIS is an example of therapeutic art making! Thank you, Taylor Place for having us out to paint with your amazing residents every month 🎨

THANK YOU to Ali Spieles for helping to make the visual arts accessible in our community, and THANK YOU to KeyBank for supporting the interests of your employees!
If you are willing to help groups in your area afford AMA's therapeutic & educational visual art programming, please consider a gift to our 'More Art for All' Summer Campaign! https://awakeningmindsart.org/moreartforall-fund

Paint & Sip Gather your friends and join us on the patio for cocktails, small plates and an artistic session with Awakening Minds Art!

Tomorrow, Monday the 22nd at 12:30pm, we have a class open for teens with special needs to paint and socialize. $10/participant. Teen Art Club registration is required ahead of time and is found here: https://awakeningmindsart.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=210&

We have several open seats for tonight's free, Fun for All Painting class, provided by The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. Walk-ins will be welcomed through 20 participants or fill out a registration to reserve your spot. https://awakeningmindsart.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/awakeningmindsart/eventRegistration.jsp?event=180&

Fun for All Free Art Classes Liability Waiver - REPRESENTATIVES agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless AWAKENING MINDS and all of its agents from any claims arising from injury to CLIENT, REPRESENTATIVES, or Agents of AWAKENING MINDS, as well as any claims arising from damage to property belonging to CLIENT, REPRESENTAT...