• The Vines Hospital
• Ocala Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Center
• ARC Marion, Inc.
• Arnette House
• Xtreme Soulutions, Inc. Lowell Prison (Women)
• Xtreme Soulutions, Inc. Marion Corr. (Men)
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance

Schedule (all events held at the Appleton Museum of Art):

Sunday, Aug. 21st, 2:00pm
Film: A Film about Possibilities,
Disabilities, & the Arts
Audience: Adults

Saturday, Aug. 27th, 1-3pm
Looking Up–Painting Ceiling
Tiles for MRMC
Audience: Adults and Families

Saturday, Sept. 4th, 2pm
Film: Concrete, Steel...
Audience: Adults

August 21^st

ARTS: A Film About Possibilities, Disabilities & the Arts

2009 NR 67 minutes

This documentary from director Keri Bowers examines how a number of men and women with disabilities -- including author Temple Grandin, who suffers from autism -- turn to painting, music and other art forms to enrich and improve their lives. Interviews with filmmaker Taylor Cross and others reveal how the arts can sharpen social skills, enhance self-esteem and even become a career path for those with Asberger syndrome and similar maladies.

September 4^th

Concrete, Steel, & Paint

55 minutes

When men in a Pennsylvania state prison join with victims of crime to create a mural about healing, their views on punishment, remorse, and forgiveness collide. Finding consensus is not easy – but as the participants move through the creative process, mistrust gives way to surprising moments of human contact and common purpose.

The film, featuring Philadelphia’s internationally recognized Mural Arts Program, raises important questions about crime, justice and reconciliation–and dramatically illustrates how art can facilitate dialogue about difficult issues.

August 28^th

Crazy Art

2010 59 minutes

A compelling documentary exploring the role of art in the lives of 3 artists diagnosed with schizophrenia, looking at how it helps them with their recovery. Framing the film is a look at van Gogh's psychiatric symptoms and his brilliant art.

Winner of Audience Choice Award at the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

September 11^th

I Remember Better When I Paint

Initiatives that get people with Alzheimer's involved in art and creative workshops are producing remarkably posistive results. Dozen of day care centers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are using drawing, painting and museum visits as effective therapies, making it possible to improve the quality of life and restore a dialogue between caregivers and families. Scientists have discovered that the parts of the brain related to emotions and creativity are largely spared by the disease. Today experts recognize the benefits of these new approaches that dramatically change the way we look at the disease. This is an essential DVD for all people who have some relation with the disease, those who want to learn more about non-pharmacological possibilities for dealing with the disease, and institutions exploring methods for patients and residences.