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February 2003 - Accessible Arts Calendar

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Register Now for Arts Learning Follow-up Febr. 7-8, '03 Wichita, KS. For only attendees at June '02 Conference/ Workshops
Preregister Plan ahead for 99 Drums April 25-27, 2003



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'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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Art of Learning Follow-up 10:00-4:00 Rhatigan Ctr. Wichita State University
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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Capitol Art Exhibit, Topeka. AAI participates
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Art Reach 2:00-3:30 'Make & Take' Work-shop based on Robin Bernat's work.
Capitol Art Exhibit continues all week. ->
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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March 2003 - Accessible Arts Calendar

Sunday
Monday
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Preregister Plan ahead for 99 Drums April 25-27, 2003


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Capitol Art Exhibit continues.
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Capitol Art Exhibit continues all week. ->
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Presentations-The Collaborative 9:00 - 11:00 am and Wyandotte Lions Club 6:15 pm.
Art Classes at KSSB
Presentation,
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Kansas Citizens for the Arts Day, visiting legislators to advocate for the arts.
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Capitol Art Exhibit continues all week. ->
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'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.
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Art Classes at KSSB
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Awards presentation with Kanas State Board of Education (KSBE) 2:25-3:25 pm
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Capitol Art Exhibit continues all week. ->
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Programming in Garden City, KS
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Art Classes at KSSB
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Capitol Art Exhibit continues all week. ->
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'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.
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Art Classes at KSSB
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Final Day Capitol Art Exhibit

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Art Reach 2:00-3:30 'Mixed Media' Workshop based on Sharon Louden's work.		 31       Preregister Plan ahead for 99 Drums April 25-27, 2003

April 2003 - Accessible Arts Calendar

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Families with a BEAT & Jellybean Conspiracy--

'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.

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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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Jellybean Conspiracy-2 Workshops. 'Disability Awareness through Music/Dance', Santa Fe Trail Elementary Overland Park, KS
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HAWS Benefit Concert 7:00 pm, Yardley Hall,JCCC, Journey to Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings

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Jellybean Conspiracy-2 Workshops. 'Disability Awareness through Music/Dance', Crestview Elementary Shawnee Mission, KS

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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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Last day for 99 Drums
$35 Early registration.

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99 Drums Late registration $50.
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'Exploration in Art' at Dreams Work.
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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99 Drums Children's Music & Cultural Camp. Ages 7-16, all abilities. Begins 4:00
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99 Drums, all day
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99 Drums, through 5:30 pm
Public Free Public Closing Performance 3:30-5:30 pm
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Art Classes at the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
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Capitol Art Show - Takes place during Youth Art Month on Saturday, February 22, 2003, through Saturday, March 29, in Topeka, Kansas. On display throughout the Capitol rotunda will be artwork by K-12 students across Kansas. Accepted will be one artwork per art educator. For more information, call 913.281.1133.

 

The Art of Learning Follow-up - Saturday, February 8, 2003, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. As requested by participants following the June 2002 program, trainers will meet with them again in Wichita to share successes, challenges, and plan new direction. Registrations requested by February 1. No charge. Meals included. For more information, call 913.281.1133.
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Exploration in Art - A series of one-hour workshops (10:30-11:30 am) at Dreams Work with adults who have disabilities. Participants will explore a variety of tactile and visual art forms. February 7 & 21, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21. For more information, call 913.281.1133.

 

2002 Kansas Educator of the Year in Arts & Disabilities. The Awards ceremony will take place approximately 2:25 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in the main dining room of the Kansas State School for the Blind during the meeting of the Kansas State Board of Education. (See map of the campus on our main web page.) We thank all the people who sent in such wonderful nominations. Please remember to consider these awards during 2003, and turn your nominations in by the next deadline, December 31, 2003. The awardee for 2002 Distinguished Service of the Year in Arts & Disabilities has also been selected. For more information, call 913.281.1133.
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Presentations - The Collaborative: Presentations about 99 Drums and The Art of Learning at West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. Kansas City, Kansas. This meeting from 9:00 - 11:00 am on March 4 will be attended by adults who work with youth and is open to the public.

Wyandotte Lions Club: 6:15 pm presentation at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, Kansas on March 4 to give an update about AAI programming. For more information, call 913.281.1133.

 

Art Reach - at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri. This Sunday afternoon series from 2:00 - 3:30 pm will include:
'Photo Collage Workshop for Children' February 23 (based on Robin Bernat's work), and 'Mixed Media Workshop' March 30, 2003 (based on sculptures by Sharon Louden). Accessible Arts will provide assistance for this a collaborative program by the Kemper Museum and KU Medical Center Institute for Child Development. The workshops are free, but reservations must be made in advance by calling Kristy Peterson at 816/753-5789.

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2002 Kansas Educator of the Year in Arts & Disabilities. The Awards ceremony will take place approximately 2:25 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in the main dining room of the Kansas State School for the Blind during the meeting of the Kansas State Board of Education. (See map of the campus on our main web page.) We thank all the people who sent in such wonderful nominations. Please remember to consider these awards during 2003, and turn your nominations in by the next deadline, December 31, 2003. The awardee for 2002 Distinguished Service of the Year in Arts & Disabilities has also been selected. For more information, call 913.281.1133.
Watch for more details about the Awards,

 

Garden City - Exploring Art for SW Advocacy Coalition (SWAT), sponsored by Families Together, March 17 at 6:30 pm. We will do a variety of theatre, music activities and a simple visual arts project. 6:30 pm at Families Together facilities. The preregistration fee is $75. Contact Tammy Schwindt at 620/276-6364.

Arts Integration in the Core Curriculum-with Adaptations for Children with Disabilities. This teacher training workshop is currently planned for March 17 from 4:00-5:15. For more information, call 913.281.1133.

Jellybean Student Workshops will be presented on 'Disability Awareness through Music and Movement'. Three workshops will be presented March 17, 11:00 am - 3:15 pm and two workshops on April 18, 11:00 am - 1:45 pm, at the Charles O. Stone Intermediate Center, 401 N. Jennie Barker Rd. Presenters will be Barry Bernstein and Martin English.

For additional information about Student Programming and Teacher Training, review Training under 'What We Do' or call 913.281.1133.

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Families with a Beat and Jellybean Conspiracy- 'Family Music Workshop' celebrates diversity, April 7, 2003, 6:30 - 7:45 pm, at Crestview Elementary School, Shawnee Mission, Kansas school district. Open to the public. For more information, call 913.281.1133, or the school principal at 913/993-3000.

 

Heart of America Wind Symphony Concert - April 13, 2003, 7:00 pm
The wind symphony presents their April concert which for the third year benefits Accessible Arts, Inc. The theme will be Journey to Middle Earth: Lord of the Rings. Three breaks during the concert will feature dance performances by Reach and City-in-Motion's Children's Dance Theatre. There will also be an exhibit of art by artists with disabilities and a visit from an unexpected guest from the past. Tickets may be purchased through Johnson County Community College for $5 (children and seniors) and $10 (adults). For more information, call 913.281.1133.
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99 Drums - April 25-27, 2003, Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. A weekend of hands-on music and dance workshops exploring the arts, history, customs, and food of Hmong, West African, Native American, Mexican, and Caribbean cultures. For children ages 7-16 of all abilities and disabilities. The cost is $35, and a few scholarships are available. Refer, also, to 2001 information under What We Do (Past Programming) and under Archives - Spring and Fall 2001 Newsletters. A free public performance culminates the program 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Sunday. For more information, call 913.281.1133.

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The Art of Learning - Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, June 25-27, 2003 and Salina, Kansas, Friday, July 16-18, 2003. This program was highly acclaimed by participants in Wichita during June 2002. For teachers, artists and community arts programers. Meals are included and CEUs will be available for an additional fee. Advance registration will be required. For more information, call 913.281.1133.
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