tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51241719831972962342012-01-09T18:41:33.152-06:00Our Mission is to promote awareness, standing, community, and opportunity for artists with disabilities in the Arrowhead region of Minnesota.riversmithnoreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-61362247638917943292010-11-10T11:57:00.001-06:002011-01-13T19:09:06.911-06:00

AAAWD is active on Facebook now, so please click this link to visit us there. This blog will remain online as an archive and history of AAAWD. Thanks for your interest and support of our group. To contact us by email, write to us at: aaawdmail (at) gmail (dot) com. Be sure to replace "at" with "@" and "dot" with "." before emailing us. We look forward to hearing from you!

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-27902959419712453902010-05-05T16:00:00.001-05:002010-05-05T16:00:43.416-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:  When: Wednesday, May 12 from 5-6:30 pm.  Where: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-63646074541897625482010-03-28T19:59:00.001-05:002010-03-28T19:59:16.929-05:00

We completed the first phase of our strategic planning on March 24, 2010. Our goals for the next few years are: Growing - gaining new members and creating more opportunities Connecting - utilizing state and regional resources like VSA arts of Minnesota Representing - artists with disabilities in our region Funding - securing grants and other funding sources to help us achieve our goals.

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-21257292911510703282010-03-01T19:23:00.001-06:002010-03-05T14:38:39.749-06:00

When: Wednesday, March 24 from 5-6:30 pm. Where: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you need directions, call Todd Reed at 728-4621. Soft Hands is located on busline: DTA Route 6 - 7 East Mainline UMD - Lakeside. What: Strategic Planning:

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-78062699907289536102010-02-18T08:06:00.001-06:002010-02-18T08:06:52.230-06:00

We all had an excellent time at our art opening at UMD yesterday. The students seem to love our art. And if you didnt get a chance to catch it, dont worry. It will be up at the Multicultural Center at umd untill the 15th of next month.

madsweet78http://www.blogger.com/profile/06955338821364934317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-21102451276586225242010-02-07T19:15:00.003-06:002010-02-07T19:20:48.318-06:00

Join A.A.A.W.D. on Facebook. See videos from A.A.A.W.D. as well as discussions and much more.A.A.A.W.D on FacebookMore stuff to come!

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We've been invited by the Access For All student organization to exhibit our artwork in the Multicultural Center at UMD. Hope you'll stop by to see our work and learn more about AAAWD. Be sure to join us at our opening reception!Bloom Under the Snow “In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” ~William Blake Come enjoy vivid expressions of the resilience that lies beneath the snow

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-7170469372170281262010-01-07T19:36:00.006-06:002010-01-08T16:21:37.022-06:00

When: Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 5 pm Where: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any questions, email Todd Reed. Soft Hands is located on busline: DTA Route 6 - 7 East Mainline UMD - Lakeside.What: UMD Art Exhibit Discussion and

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-33426381692471449282009-10-07T14:12:00.003-05:002009-10-07T14:15:31.611-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:When: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 5 pm Where: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-2069791310284285872009-10-07T13:37:00.012-05:002009-10-07T14:04:05.200-05:00

AAAWD has been invited by VSA arts of Minnesota to display our artwork as part of National Disability Mentoring Day 10th Anniversary Celebration and Launch:Anniversary Celebration: October 12, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Located at Duluth’s Historical Center: The DepotAn evening reception at Duluth’s Historical Center: The Depot, welcoming national corporate sponsors,

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-6863216752868908262009-09-24T15:52:00.002-05:002009-09-24T15:57:45.410-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:When: Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5 pmWhere: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-39389509893039463732009-09-22T18:08:00.005-05:002009-09-22T18:30:50.022-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 pmWhere: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-66096097224125216722009-06-17T12:26:00.002-05:002009-06-17T12:28:26.816-05:00

"We all have handicaps. The difference is that some of us must reveal ours, while others must conceal theirs, to be treated with mercy." -Yahia Lababidi, author (b. 1973)

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-28498500817235634972008-12-17T16:04:00.002-06:002008-12-17T16:08:40.235-06:00

Video of the CHOICE Dancers performing at "An AAAWD Evening"!

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-15458332690150928542008-12-04T17:12:00.017-06:002008-12-04T21:48:26.350-06:00

AAAWD's promo video has been selected for screening at IFP MN's Cinema Lounge Duluth!Here's the schedule:Indie Film Night in DuluthFriday December 5, 20086pm - McKnight How-to-Apply WorkshopIf you're a filmmaker and live in MN, you might want to catchthis informational session about the McKnight Artist Fellowshipsworth $25,000.7pm - Cinema Lounge!Intro - Paul/Lu/Zeppa Foundation "Return to Duluth

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-74240104628221626132008-11-14T02:12:00.003-06:002008-11-14T02:29:17.055-06:00

Watch AAAWD's new PSA for the Nov. 21 & 22 show at The Play Ground!Todd and Ben filmed our video in blue screen and added cool special effects at PACT studios in Duluth. Bridget did the animation, plus additional editing and special effects. Local band Tangier 57 (www.tangier57.com) did the music. Featured AAAWD artists in the video are: Karl, Dave, Ben, Roald, Bridget, Todd and Ryan.Finger

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-54125749323237821832008-11-06T18:57:00.026-06:002008-11-06T21:11:28.898-06:00

Friday & Saturday, November 21-22, 2008"An AAAWD Evening"The Play GroundTechnology Village (main level)11 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN6:30 pm | Artists' Reception featuring Harpist, Christina Cotruvo7:30 pm | Part I: AAAWD Little Films8:30 pm | Part II: CHOICE Dancers & BOLD-Choice Theater CompanyTickets $5 (general admission at the door)Box Office: 218-733-7555"An AAAWD Evening" will open at

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-90465837737795438222008-11-02T21:55:00.003-06:002008-11-06T19:35:08.748-06:00

We'll be having a party to mat and/or frame our artwork for "An AAAWD Evening" on Wednesday NOVEMBER 5, 2008 from 5 pm (til we're done) @ SOFT HANDS. DRCC Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any questions, contact Todd Reed. Soft Hands is

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-80720293356160256432008-09-23T16:11:00.002-05:002008-09-23T20:06:21.682-05:00

AAAWD member Bill Lyth has been coordinating our participation at a Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center awards event happening this Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 4 - 5:30 pm (at the chapel/spirtual end of the Miller-Dwan Lobby hallway).We are the only exhibitors invited to be at this event, and people will pass by our tables as they enter and leave the Miller-Dwan Medical Center lobby where we will

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-33741837333301115582008-09-05T19:41:00.003-05:002008-09-05T19:44:02.189-05:00

You are invited to take a survey about our community. The Minnesota State Arts Board and our regional arts council want to hear your opinion about needs and resources in our community, and how the arts can help our community flourish.It is very important that they hear from you so they can develop programs that are valuable to all Minnesotans. Your responses will help to set funding priorities

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-42535762264950276672008-08-22T15:10:00.004-05:002008-08-22T15:19:22.259-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities and Their SupportersOUR NEXT MEETING IS... Wednesday, August 27 at 5 pm at Soft Hands. DRCC Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have any questions, contact Todd Reed. Soft Hands is located on busline: DTA

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-48431337653814989842008-08-06T09:34:00.006-05:002008-08-06T09:41:25.432-05:00

ARAC Announces Individual Artist Grant Application Deadlines The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council announces upcoming grant deadlines for funding for individual artists who reside in the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis. The grant writing workshop will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Common Area of the Marshall School Annex

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-11740408589983545202008-07-29T16:45:00.004-05:002008-07-29T17:09:52.556-05:00

Calling All Artists With Disabilities in the Twin Ports and the Arrowhead region of Minnesota! You are cordially invited to attend the next meeting of AAAWD:When: Wednesday, August 13 at 5 pmWhere: DRCC - Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street. If you have

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-44966187041711193762008-07-15T13:26:00.004-05:002008-07-15T13:39:50.644-05:00

Yo! Guys from Soft Hands! Calling ALL Minnesota Filmmakers...According to their website, The Vote YES Minnesota campaign is "calling for film makers of all skill levels to tell us why Minnesota is such a special place to live. We want you to tell us why Minnesotans should Vote Yes on the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment on November 4th. Submission is free, and we want citizens from all

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-49808330682039552332008-07-15T12:12:00.002-05:002008-07-15T12:29:31.643-05:00

OUR NEXT MEETING IS... Wednesday, July 23 at 5 pm at Soft Hands.DRCC Soft Hands is located at: 1902 East Superior St. in Duluth (1 block East of HDC's CSP offices). Look for the building resembling a convenience store on the South side of the street.We will be wrapping up our discussion about using the remainder of our grant money, as well as talking about upcoming outreach and exhibition

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-23680966883587473142008-07-14T23:22:00.002-05:002008-07-14T23:51:23.255-05:00

Here's a good starter list of links for finding opportunities and resources for artists of all kind:VSA arts of MinnesotaMinnesota State Arts BoardSpringboard for the ArtsNYFA InteractiveFIND ART information bankGood hunting...

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-53802012937595171152008-07-14T22:59:00.003-05:002008-07-14T23:21:12.822-05:00

Our group has been invited to participate in the 2008 Age & Disability Odyssey, an annual event convened by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services Divisions and the Minnesota Board on Aging. This year's event is being held in Duluth at the DECC.We will have the opportunity to showcase our work on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19.

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-84768678771858063072008-02-14T14:57:00.007-06:002008-02-15T15:39:31.350-06:00

It's official. AAAWD is registered for the upcoming Art Works! Conference happening at Lake Superior College on March 14, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Co-leaders, Roald Molberg and myself have enlisted to staff our exhibitor table in the "Creative Economy Showcase" room. AAAWD members, Julie Jeatran, Bill Lyth, and Justin Powers will be attending the conference (and helping to staff the table),

riversmithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-92036320366278923212008-02-09T20:11:00.000-06:002008-02-09T20:12:35.838-06:00

It is with excitement that I see this group taking off. We have some really neat stuff in the horizon so I think that will attract new people to the group.

Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03056406698693137082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5124171983197296234.post-75423722680010237762008-02-07T19:13:00.001-06:002008-02-07T19:15:22.405-06:00

I like the name! Am sorry I was unable to join you at your last meeting. Have missed the creative soulforce of our group. Thanks for keeping me in the loop. Julie

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