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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Performing Arts, Theater

Mission: Through collaborative performance and lifelong learning opportunities, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain the skills and confidence to engage with the world.

Community Stories

4 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

nicstearns General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/09/2012

I am always moved by an ArtStream performance. Knights of Glory showed me the power of the arts when I glanced at the smiling faces of the ill children who were either watching or happily performing on stage. I was struck by the depth of joy on their tired parents' faces. It gave me goose bumps. ArtStream is more than a wonderful outlet for anyone and everyone. ArtStream is family.Kara age 16

Review from Guidestar

weog Volunteer

Rating: 4

02/25/2012

ART STREAM
Bill O'Grady

Art Stream,
Meeting people in their struggles and strengths,
And witnessing art,
Theater,
Poetry,
Writing,
Singing,
Dancing .....
Bringing each to a place,
A very special place,
Where, released from those certain limitations,
They soar,
Becoming their complete person
Fulfilling dreams
Art Stream allows it all to happen.

susan0078 Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/31/2011

When a young adult with a disability leaves high school, he or she experiences a sudden vacuum of opportunities to socialize and participate in the arts. ArtStream offers not only a place to gather, but a way to mature and draw out abilities that participants don't always know they have. I am truly impressed with the combination of skill, heart, and vision that each of the ArtStream leaders expresses. There is a palpable sense of goodness that permeates the organization. It makes you feel better about life just to be connected with ArtStream.

Maryann D. Client Served

Rating: 5

01/26/2011

My son Eli Lewis is an actor. He has performed with a troupe for over 6 years but unfortunately he was required to leave the acting troupe that he knew at 18. Since my son is a person with severe disabilities his acting career could have ended there. Art Stream creates an opportunity for my son to be taken seriously as an actor, a person and a friend. He attends class in Silver Spring at the Round House education offices.
He loves it and it provides him with a real sense of confidence. His drama coaches are outstanding and have the experience be very person centered. I love that Eli is busy for 2 hours, and that he is able to really engage in the artistic process of acting and creating art. Art Stream is truly a wonderful organization.

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