Project ReFresh--Day Break Out

Resources Included:

• Collaborate Art Process Guide
• Passion Works: A Story of Flying, one hour PBS Documentary, DVD
• Passion Works music CD "Get up and Fly"
• Activities for All Abilities Book
• Carving Out Creative Spaces Book

Preliminary Expectations for Organization:
Complete Project ReFresh Checklist at least one-week before project begins

WEEK 1

Preliminary Meeting--One Day

Day One:

Meeting with All Staff
Presentation – Collaborative Art and Adult Learning Options (2 hour minimum)

Meeting with Management Staff

• Introduction of Concepts
• Overview of Collaborative Art Process
• Site Tour
• Overview of Adult Learning Options
• Brainstorming – specific to building and program needs
• Identification of resources: staff, space, financial
• Identification of barriers: union issues, contract issues, staff atitudes, finances, space

Day Two-Five:

Collaborative Art Process

• Hands-on demonstrations of Collaborative Art Process
• Evaluate existing resources (studio space, staff, materials)
• Begin making art
• Reflective meeting at the end of each day

Adult Learning Options

• Hands-on demonstrations of Adult Learning Options
• Observe staff members and provide feedback
• Evaluate existing resources (staff, materials, equipment)
• Brainstorm activity ideas
• Develop Master Schedules
• Begin development of activities specific to each group/area
• Explore the organizations “work culture”
• Reflective meeting at the end of each day

Outcomes for Week 1:

• Staff members and persons receiving services will have a basic understanding of Collaborative Art and Adult Learning Options
• People (staff members, individuals) and things (art studio, activity spaces) will be in the right places
• Management and Direct Care Staff will have buy-in and investment into the project

WEEK 2

Four or Five Consecutive Days

Collaborative Art

• One-week residency with Professional Working Artist Patty Mitchell
• Exploring and building art through the talents/interests of the individuals
• Staff learns in a hands on environment how to facilitate collaborative art projects
• Artwork is designed be installed on site or in the community
• Reflective meeting at the end of each day

Adult Learning Options

• Work one-on-one with staff members assigned to project
• Continue brainstorming activity ideas
• Continue activity observations and provide feedback
• Complete Master Schedules
• Develop activities specific to each group/area
• Introduce Staff and Participant Evaluations
• Evaluate work culture and payment practices
• Reflective meeting at the end of each day

Outcomes for Week 2:

• One month of planned activities for each Adult Learning Options area
• Re-evaluation of work process and payment practices with suggestions for enhancement.
• Completed working art studio with identified resources for future projects
• Basic understanding of wage payment practices for artists

Final Take-Aways:

• Celebration of successes - with staff and individuals
• Final Powerpoint Report including Process and Outcomes
• Comments from staff and participants
• Photographic summary

Programs who have been “ReFRESHED”!

RVI, Inc. - Ottawa County
Vinton County Board of DD
Hardin County Board of DD
QUEST Adult Services - Clark County
Clermont County Board of DD

For more information, contact 614-261-7879