L M ALCOTT ART CENTER FOUNDATION
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January 27, 2011
I became acquainted with the Alcott Art's Center by attending an evening or art exhibits and perfrmance art during a weekend show billed as "The Flying Asbinis Traveling Sideshow Arts-Travaganza!" It was definitely an extravaganza. It is located in an old public school building and I started by touring numerous classrooms that had been turned into galleries full of creations by very talented local artists.
After viewing the visual art I moved on to the auditorium where one after another an eclectic collection of performance artists entertained me and a room full of others with stirring acts including performance poets, dancers, musicians, a jugler and even a standup comic. It was a variety show of a sort not commonly seen these days.
Best of all the performers were not hidden away before and after their appearances. They were available for contact with the public that had come to see them. When acts were not performing they were part of the audience. I made a number of new acquaintaces who not only entertained and inspired me for one night, but some have become friends who continue to encourage and inspire me in my own artistic endeavors.
The Alcott Arts Center provices opportunities for creative people in the Kansas City, KS community to showcase their talents, and it offers classes for students of all ages thereby fostering creativity and artistic growth.
I would highly recommend the Alcott Arts Center to anyone who is either interested in furthering their own creative endeavors or who just wants to observe and be entertained by others.
For more about my experience with this wonderful organization check out this article on my blog at: http://aardvarkdude.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/an-evening-at-alcott-center-with-the-flying-asbinis-traveling-sideshow-arts-travaganza/
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Being entertained by their members and having continuing relationship with people I have met there.
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I don't know that I would change anything. I only wish I lived closer to it so I could be more actively involved.
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Life-changing
How did you learn about this organization?
Through Facebook posts by artists in the commuity it serves.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 27, 2011
I have been associated with Alcott Arts Center for the past 8 years as both a volunteer and a Board Member. This is a wonderful organization that strives to bring arts awareness to its local community and reach out to communities beyond their own. They offer a wide variety of programming geared not only to actors and artists but families and children. It is a welcoming environment where all artistic endeavors are supported and encouraged.
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As a director, I worked closely with the Board and the Advisors. There was plenty of support and encouragement whenever it was needed. As a vlounteer, I worked alongside Board Members to set up events, do promotions of the Center, and assist wherever there was a need.
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Help them get a better infrastructure in place. They are very limited on human resources. There is so much potential that is not being realized simply because there aren't enough people to help and not enough money to make the necessary updates to the building.
January 27, 2011
My personal experience with the Alcott Arts Center has been very positive. The opportunity to see and enjoy live plays at its best has been incredible . Performed by actors and actresses that are keeping the arts alive in a manner that is to be highly commended. We, as a technological society are losing our core of basic arts. This basis is so important to the arts, and to ourselves, developmentally in our society on the whole. Base core arts gives us the fiber to actually communicate and present ourselves as human beings, in a more natural and receptive environment. Doubly, it builds the level of confidence needed to excel in a world that has become very competitive in public speaking and presentation. I have hopes that this organization can survive the tough times and secure funding to keep bringing such quality opportunity to those on both sides of the arts.
Janie Harris
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Plays and in being able to view local art on site.
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try to spread the word about upcoming events and recruit outstanding artists through drama clubs and the like at local public school systems.
January 27, 2011
I have worked with the Alcott Art Center as an actor in shows they have put on and as a dancer of a troupe that was invited to perform at a fundraiser over the summer. I have always met with great people at the Art Center and the way they integrate so many forms of art to spread the word (so to speak) to the public has always amazed me. They have great varied events and are always looking to do more for their community. I hope to continue to work with them in the future.
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I have seen what they have done to help spread the arts farther in the KC area, which is not an easy task.
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I would give them more funds so they could help the community more. They do great work there and could do more of it if they could work year-round and had more funds.
My Role: Board Member & I am on the board. I have hosted the Flying Asbinis Traveling Sideshow ARTS-Travaganza, an annual, two day festival of artists, been involved in several theatrical productions and spoken on behalf of the Alcott Arts Center in several different community e.
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January 27, 2011
I had an idea of bringing together artists from different fields to show the connectedness of all of the different artistic mediums, be they visual arts or performance arts. When I stumbled upon the Alcott Arts Center, I knew this would be the perfect place for my event. Not only did they offer a space for so many varing arts from pottery, to theater, to painting, to dance, to videography, and everything in between, but they were always there to support each artist who came through the door with whatever they needed to make their show a success, or learn the finer details of their craft.
The Alcott Arts Center's motto, "Everything Positive. Nothing Negative." is not just a set of words, but a lense by which all decisions are focused. The nuturing environment created at the Alcott Arts Center not only gives artists the confidence and tools to hone their work, but gives them the drive and incentive to surpass their deepest dreams and push their talent to its fullest potential.
The Alcott Arts Center serves a huge geographical area and works diligently to provide an artistic outlet for children in the greater Kansas City Area, too. Offering a myriad of scholarships, classes and opportunities to children in the growing population of our city who are losing funding and exposure to the arts everyday. They produce children focused plays and events giving the children in the Kansas City Area a good foundation in the arts and an opportunity to shine.
Young to old, experts to budding, novice artists, writers to visual arts, to performers, the Alcott Arts Center truly has the right level of support to help all types artists from the greater Kansas City Area and beyond flourish. With their positive attitude and the huge blanket of artists they affect on a monthly basis, I could not help but give all of the extra time I have volunteering at this marvelous organization. Not only does the Alcott Arts Center provide the means, they provide the inspiration. They certainly have for me.
We are now in the planning stages of our third Flying Asbinis Traveling Sideshow ARTS-Travaganza, a festival of artists, at the Alcott Arts Center and are more than excited for the many years to come. They have afforded a venue that has allowed artists of all ages and backgrounds to grow by leaps and bounds and have helped us express the strong tie between all arts and show what we can do when artists can support each other, just as the Alcott Arts Center has supported so many artists!
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I have experienced the results of this organization first hand, in my learning to plan and host large, festival style events. As well, I have seen artists of varying skill levels explode forward in their craft and seen the love of art blossom in young children due to the Alcott Arts Center's dedication to their greater community.
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I would find a way to purchase a new heating system so their building is not closed during the winter months.
January 27, 2011
I have been involved with Alcott Art Center for several years, attending plays and gallery openings, bringing my children to classes and
helping with various projects. My husband taught guitar lessons at the center.
Chris and Chuck are two of the most amazing people I know.
They have tirelessly given of their time, not taking any money for themselves, to provide this gem of an art center for this underserved community.
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I've personally seen the children and adults involved with the Alcott Art Center gain confidence and skills, have a safe place to be, and contribute back to the center. On Halloween, the center has trick or treating, and I loved seeing the smiling faces of the children and parents as they come through the decorated space.
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BUY THEM CENTRAL HEATING SO THEY CAN OPPERATE ALL YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30, 2010
A M Alcott Art Center Foundation, commonly referred to as Alcott Arts Center is a non profit organization that is truly a treasure to the people of Kansas City. Alcott's mission is to nurture artistic talent by providing a place to teach learn, exhibit and perform in an environment that bolsters community, and to bring together people of diverse cultures for a common cause - the arts. This is truly a mission I have seen exemplified in this first year I have been a part of Alcott. Alcott is active in the Kansas City, KS PTA and offers classes during the summer at little to no cost for the students involved - giving the children in their underprivileged community a chance to be creative. Alcott hosts a trunk or treat on Halloween, which provides an opportunity for a safe place for the children in the community to enjoy the holiday at. Alcott hosts a 'Second Saturday' art exhibit in their two galleries, which allows members of the community of all ages to display their work and raise money for different causes. I personally feel like Alcott is a class act Art Center, and although they do not get the attention that the crossroads does, they are certainly more dedicated to artists and community than the crossroads district is. Anyone interested in helping the Kansas City, KS community head in the right direction, or anyone rooted in the arts community should take a second and check them out. www.alcottartscenter.org
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I have seen first hand how the center has had a positive impact on the lives of children and in the lives of new talent as they grow.
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2010
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