OVERVIEW
The
artists who come to H'Art Studio embrace the creative process
and the results are extraordinary. The works of art are vital
and vibrant in colour, form and content. The
studio provides an environment where the artists are respected
and supported, and their personal growth and self-expression
is nurtured and self-directed.
OUR CURRICULUM
Learning at the studio is curriculum based, and is modified according to ability and comprehension. Through
journaling, drawing and painting, participants develop their creative, communication, motor, life and social skills. There are two essential components of learning at H'Art of Ottawa: literacy and art
Literacy: Transforming ideas and emotions into written words
H'Art offers holistic programming, combining experiential, multi-sensory and concrete approaches. Literacy skills are practised and reinforced in different contexts, such as group discussion, journaling, titling of art work as
well as through more formalized instruction.
Art: Using art as the vehicle
Our goal is to implement creative ways to assist participants in their artwork. Through personalized instruction, peer tutoring
and co-operative learning, participants are given the opportunity to explore their unique artistic expression.
The
Celebration of People Awards, December 1st 2005
presented H'Art of Ottawa with the Education Award. Celebration of People marked the United
Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. The Celebration
of People Awards Dinner honoured 11 individuals and organizations whose innovations and vision
create opportunities for people with disabilities to live, work
and play in our community.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
H'Art
of Ottawa endeavours to provide participants with a safe entrepreneurial
environment where our participants are:
• Given the opportunity to reinforce and further their skills
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Given the opportunity to foster life long learning.
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Introduced to social networks within the
studio and greater Ottawa community through facilitated activities.
The
fine arts are an excellent tool to support these goals.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lin Rowsell
STUDIO INSTRUCTORS/FACILITATORS
Lin Rowsell
Eliora Hall
Karen McRae
Erin Schouten
Carmel Whittle
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Terri Skuce
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Anne Johnson
Ross Rowan-Legg
Claire Leduc
Brianne McLean
NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
Lin Rowsell
Carmel Whittle
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Karen E. Hennessey
Suzanne Swan
Angela Vanveen
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IN THE MEDIA
DAYTIME ROGERS TV
Wednesday, March 15th
"We get a sneak peak at the upcoming H’Art of Ottawa exhibit titled Colour Floes."
Guest: H'Art of Ottawa Art Director, Lin Rowsell presented art and information about the organization, programs' benefits to studio participants, and the unique style of each artist.
"IN MY SHOES" CTV News
November 30, 2005
"In My Shoes" is an annual job shadowing and educational experience for community leaders from all Ottawa industry sectors.
Community leaders share one to two hours in the morning shadowing a person with a disability in order to increase awareness and understand first-hand what a person with a disability encounters each day. Max Keeping, CTV News came to H'Art of Ottawa studio to shadow artist Irene Beck.
TVO: ART/DANCE
AND THE DISABLED
January 5, 2005
"Studio 2 visits 2 groups of amazing artists and dancers."
The H'Art of Ottawa art and literacy program for adults with developmental disabilities and DanceAbility, also located in Ottawa.
Producer: Barb Dundass.
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