BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Art to Change the World - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Art to Change the World
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Art to Change the World
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20220101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203814
CREATED:20230323T204938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T204938Z
UID:15928-1681408800-1681416000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/task-force-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230409T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203814
CREATED:20230103T004826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T004826Z
UID:15375-1681027200-1681059600@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Easter across cultures! \nIf you have art you’d like to submit to illustrate this page\, please contact Rebecca at rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/easter/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203814
CREATED:20230313T201427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T182019Z
UID:15801-1680958800-1680966000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Noble Truths Studio Visit - Susan Wagner
DESCRIPTION:Noble Truths – Studio Visit: An Art to Change the World project\n\nFREE EVENT\nCasket Arts Building – Studio 209\n681 17th Ave NE Minneapolis\, MN 55413\n\nFind out more at: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/studio-visits-noble-truths/ \nThere are a limited number of spaces available for this visit. Please reserve your spot by signing up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/susan-wagner-studio-tour-a-painters-evolution-tickets-522264466077
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/susan-wagner-noble-truths/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230313T204032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T204829Z
UID:15812-1680955200-1680976800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Repaint - Art Show
DESCRIPTION:At the Solar Arts Building April will be environment themed because of Earth Day. The Fox Den Gallery is displaying art made using a thrifted canvas. \n711 NE 15th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/repaint-art-show-2/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230329T180140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T180140Z
UID:16049-1680955200-1680962400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:A Soul Weaver’s Journey: Tressa Sularz - Opening
DESCRIPTION:Homewood Studios \n2400 Plymouth Ave N\, Minneapolis\, MN 55411 \nhttps://homewoodstudios.com/event/april-gallery-show/
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/a-soul-weavers-journey-tressa-sularz-opening/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230313T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T204743Z
UID:15810-1680800400-1680814800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Repaint - Art Show
DESCRIPTION:At the Solar Arts Building April will be environment themed because of Earth Day. The Fox Den Gallery is displaying art made using a thrifted canvas. \n711 NE 15th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/repaint-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230313T201047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T203539Z
UID:15799-1680717600-1680724800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:We are What We Drink
DESCRIPTION:A Free Workshop with the Mississippi River Pearl \nJoin us for a workshop which will explore the origins of our drinking water. Explore Pearl’s 21 discovery drawers and participate in experiments and activities focused on water quality. \nMississippi Watershed Management Organization\n2522 Marshall St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55418. \nThe MWMO Stewardship Fund Community grant supported 10 people selected from the larger MWMO neighborhood population\, to meet\, collect trash along the Mississippi and participate in an immersive curriculum unit which was collaboratively developed by project manager\, Barbara Bridges\, and the participants themselves. \nWorkshop includes a takeaway memory from the drawers and a “Pearl” T-Shirt. Please state size in registration request. Maximum Registration 10. Ages 8 and up. \nTo register post: info@arttochangetheworld.org \nRead all about this Art to Change the World project here:  https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mississippi-management-and-watershed-project
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/we-are-what-we-drink/
CATEGORIES:MWMO,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230103T010351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T011228Z
UID:15387-1680681600-1680714000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Passover
DESCRIPTION:Today is Passover. Please learn about the history of this holiday here. \nIf you have an interest in submitting your art to illustrate this page\, please submit it to rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/passover/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230404T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230324T170530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T203554Z
UID:15984-1680613200-1680620400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Meeting with Tubman Organization
DESCRIPTION:Maplewood Mall – Barbara\, Layl\, and Kelly \nhttps://www.tubman.org/
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/meeting-with-tubman-organization/
CATEGORIES:Maker Space,Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230324T172605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T172605Z
UID:15995-1680566400-1680652799@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Faux Bloom Sculpture Garden - Opening
DESCRIPTION:Opening on April 4th and goes until May 7th. Catherine A. Palmer\, Kelly Frankenberg\, and Susan Gainen will all have art there.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/faux-bloom-sculpture-garden-opening/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230402T031241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T031241Z
UID:16104-1680544800-1680548400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:GRG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/grg-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230402T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230313T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T203012Z
UID:15807-1680458400-1680465600@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:New Member Event
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun and informative meet and greet ACW event at the studio of the chair of the ACW Board of Directors\, Layl McDill! \n2505 Howard St NE Minneapolis\, MN 55418
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/new-member-event/
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230401T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T194544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T194544Z
UID:15584-1680336000-1680368400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:April Call for Art @ Fox Den: Recycled/Repurposed Art
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR ART \nWe are looking for artists interested in showing their work in the Fox Den Gallery at the Solar Arts Building. Right now we have a few plans in the works and would love for art to be in the Fox Den during those days. \n\nMarch: Artworks that are orange\, maybe about body image \nApril: Recycled/Repurposed art \nMay: Art-A-Whirl \nJune: TBA \nAugust: TBA \nSeptember: Literary art \nOctober: TBA \nNovember: Art This Way and Small Business Saturday \nDecember: Holiday Art Shows \nFind out more information here:\nhttps://www.arttochangetheworld.org/fox-den/ \nInterested folks should send questions or application to francesbates22@gmail.com \n  \nFrances Bates (She/Her) \nFox Den Gallery Coordinator \nfrancesbate22@gmail.com \nfrancesbates22.wixsite.com/portfolio
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/april-call-for-art-fox-den-recycled-repurposed-art/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230331T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230324T171526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T171526Z
UID:15993-1680271200-1680292800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Art Battle
DESCRIPTION:Come see Kelly Frankenberg at the Mall of America at 5pm. \nhttps://www.mallofamerica.com/events/view/30949
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/art-battle/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230329T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T183049Z
UID:16065-1680195600-1680202800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Layl McDill at Waseca Art Center - Opening
DESCRIPTION:200 State Street North\, Waseca MN 56093 \nhttps://www.wasecaartcenter.org
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/layl-mcdill-at-waseca-art-center-opening/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230103T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T005921Z
UID:15384-1679472000-1679504400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Today is the first day of Ramadan. Learn more about the history of the holiday here. \nIf you want to submit your art to illustrate this page\, please email rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com to let her know!
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/first-day-of-ramadan/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230329T183210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T183455Z
UID:16067-1679356800-1679443199@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Layl McDill at Waseca Art Center (First Day)
DESCRIPTION:200 State Street North\, Waseca MN 56093 \nhttps://www.wasecaartcenter.org
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/layl-mcdill-at-waseca-art-center/
CATEGORIES:Art Show/Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230103T001518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T180928Z
UID:15360-1679299200-1679331600@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Layl McDill!
DESCRIPTION:Please wish Layl McDill a very happy birthday today!
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/happy-birthday-layl-mcdill/
CATEGORIES:Birthday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230103T013555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T013555Z
UID:15417-1678262400-1678294800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Holi
DESCRIPTION:Today is Holi\, the festival of colors. Learn more about the holiday here.  \nIf you have art you’d like to submit to illustrate this page\, please email rebecca.a.froehlich@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/holi/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230305T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230103T001719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T180939Z
UID:15364-1678003200-1678035600@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Catherine Palmer!
DESCRIPTION:Please wish a very happy birthday to Catherine A. Palmer today!
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/happy-birthday-catherine-palmer/
CATEGORIES:Birthday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T201016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T184837Z
UID:15611-1677929400-1677940200@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:On Location Drawing Group - Walker Art Center
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/on-location-drawing-group-walker-art-center/
CATEGORIES:On Location
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T195604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T195604Z
UID:15592-1677657600-1677690000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Heal & Chill Art & Wellness Event - Call for Art (Due Date)
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR ART \nThe purpose of the Heal & Chill (Art and Wellness Fair) is to promote mental and physical wellness. This is a project is led by ACW members Briauna Williams and Intern\, Collin Nelson. \nA gentle reminder to take care of self. An all-inclusive community event promoting self-love\, confidence and mindfulness The art workshops will be small tables with one on one creating with community artists. Participants will have tools to create this experience at home to combat stress\, depression etc. Leaving the fair with created art to take home. \nJune 3.  11:00 AM-4:00 PM.  There will be a ONE DAY event at Midtown Global Market  920 E Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407. Food and product vendors\, activities\, music\, massage AND an ACW / Global Art Shoppe large work exhibition. \nSend Application to create a large work- at least 24” X 36”  on the topic of Wellness and Art.  Application: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/fox-den-application.   Send to LuceQuilts lucienne@lucequilts.com by March 1\, 2023.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/heal-chill-call-for-art/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T194438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T194438Z
UID:15581-1677657600-1677690000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:March Call for Art - Fox Den (Orange / Body Image)
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR ART \nWe are looking for artists interested in showing their work in the Fox Den Gallery at the Solar Arts Building. Right now we have a few plans in the works and would love for art to be in the Fox Den during those days. \n\nMarch: Artworks that are orange\, maybe about body image \nApril: Recycled/Repurposed art \nMay: Art-A-Whirl \nJune: TBA \nAugust: TBA \nSeptember: Literary art \nOctober: TBA \nNovember: Art This Way and Small Business Saturday \nDecember: Holiday Art Shows \nFind out more information here:\nhttps://www.arttochangetheworld.org/fox-den/ \nInterested folks should send questions or application to francesbates22@gmail.com \n  \nFrances Bates (She/Her) \nFox Den Gallery Coordinator \nfrancesbate22@gmail.com \nfrancesbates22.wixsite.com/portfolio
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/march-call-for-art-fox-den-orange-body-image/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230129T184129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T184129Z
UID:15649-1677398400-1677430800@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:February Crossword Continued!
DESCRIPTION:Print this image or copy it down on a piece of paper to do ACW’s February crossword! First clue here\, final 2 clues on February 28th. Email Kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com for answers at the end of the month. \nDown: \n\nAustralian friend\nAll\nNot AM
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/february-crossword-continued-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230224T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230129T184011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T184011Z
UID:15646-1677225600-1677258000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:February Crossword Continued!
DESCRIPTION:Print this image or copy it down on a piece of paper to do ACW’s February crossword! First clue here\, next 3 clues on February 26th. Email Kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com for answers at the end of the month. \nDown: \n\nDreams\nNot AM\nACW Makers space artists were _____ at the YMCA and transformational housing last year.
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/february-crossword-continued-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20220303T223248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T182045Z
UID:11773-1677139200-1677171600@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Noble Truths Studio Exhibit - Susan Wagner
DESCRIPTION:Noble Truths Studio Visit Artists for 2022-2023\nSusan Wagner February 21\, 2023\n \nMinneapolis based artist Susan Wagner has been re-interpreting the landscape with her paintings and mixed media works since 2005. Originally a feature film sound editor\, Susan has blended her 25 years of visual and sound design storytelling experience with her skills in 2D compositions. Susan uses color\, shapes\, dynamic geometries\, and various media to create works that are newly constructed worlds evoking relationship\, connection and energy. Her latest work\, Pink Sun\, was at the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport for the 2021 year.\nHer studio is located at 681 17th Avenue NE\, Studio 209 \nSocial Media\nwww.susanwagnerart.com\nInstagram.com/susanwagnerart\nContact Susan at: smwpaintings@gmail.com
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/noble-truths-studio-exhibit-susan-wagner/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T195314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T201026Z
UID:15589-1677088800-1677096000@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULING: event canceled due to weather Club Critique with Layl McDill @ Flux Building
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULING due to weather: You are Invited to Join Club Critique 2023\nLayl McDill\,  February 22nd \nFlux Building\, 2505 NE Howard St Minneapolis\, 6PM \nIf you are looking for a place to give and get supportive\, intelligent\, and rigorous critique of your work then Club Critique is for you! If you are interested\, please go to the Club Critique page on the ACW website and read about the project. https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/gritique-minutes/ \nContact Greg for more information about the 2023 Club Critique: gregvolkerarts@gmail.com
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/club-critique-with-layl-mcdill-flux-building/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230129T183829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T183829Z
UID:15644-1677052800-1677085200@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:February Crossword Continued!
DESCRIPTION:Print this image or copy it down on a piece of paper to do ACW’s February crossword! First clue here\, next 3 clues on February 24th. Email Kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com for answers at the end of the month. \nDown: \n\n“___ at work” (a band)\nThe third “w” in an internet address\nAnger
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/february-crossword-continued-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230128T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T200719Z
UID:15606-1677004200-1677011400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:Paint To Process - Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Call For Art \nHey all\, I’m the writer of the article below on being nonverbal. Do you also have accessibility needs? Perhaps a need for more online activities? Well\, if you like making art and sharing your experience in a supportive group\, consider joining the program Paint to Process! \nWe will be meeting on Discord on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm starting on February 21st. During the first meeting\, we can discuss if that schedule will work for everyone. There are four spots available. A free care package of art supplies will be mailed to participants. All you need to do is register\, show up\, create\, and support! \nIf you are interested please send an email to: Alkemyfrost@gmail.com \nScreenshots may be taken for ACW but will only be shared publicly if all members consent. \nBest wishes\, \nAlkemy Frost \n(Ne/Nir/Nem)\n \n \nBeing Nonverbal \nBy Alkemy \n  \nAs a kid\, I’d often think “I’ll never speak again” and “I wonder if I can make my own sign language…” at the time it was probably chalked up to drama. The times I absolutely couldn’t speak were taken as something like stubbornness or some other undesirable mentality. Now I know that I have selective mutism and that is what causes me to have trouble talking. \nSelective mutism is when a person can’t talk sometimes and is more commonly referred to under the less specific term nonverbal. Someone may be nonverbal some of the time or all of the time. There are a variety of reasons a person may be nonverbal\, including but not limited to being Deaf\, Autistic\, having social anxiety\, trauma\, a problem with the vocal cords\, or a stroke. In my case\, I’m Autistic and have social anxiety as well as a vocal cord issue. \nSo can I talk? Most of the time yes. Do I want to? Not really and in some instances I absolutely can’t. Talking takes a lot more mental work than most people give it credit for. Similar to taking for granted how easy it is to walk when other people have to work really hard at it or can’t walk at all. \n  \nI want to point out that speaking isn’t necessarily better than not speaking. Someone who is forced to speak might be suffering more than someone making the choice not to. What can make it harder though is if there is a lot going on\, too many people\, I don’t know the people around me\, I’m tired\, I don’t feel good\, or I’m stressed out. When in smaller more familiar situations with less sensory input I feel less overwhelmed and more inclined to talk. It can also help if the interaction is something more scripted like singing a song I’ve memorized or reading something written. \nThere are many ways to communicate\, speaking isn’t always one of them. For someone who has experience with being nonverbal there are other options you can use. Text message\, email\, handwriting\, Text to Speech\, Real-Time Text\, or American Sign Language (ASL). Unfortunately\, not everyone I interact with is willing to accommodate my needs. Patience is key and even if you don’t understand why\, it is important to follow a person’s accommodations. \nRemember\, don’t take it personally and give people time. Try turning on Real-Time Text (settings>accessibility) or learning ASL and check out the ebook Gallant by V. E. Schwab to see nonverbal character representation. You can also be a person’s voice if they ask. We really appreciate the support!
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/paint-to-process-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T203815
CREATED:20230129T183533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T183533Z
UID:15642-1676880000-1676912400@www.arttochangetheworld.org
SUMMARY:February Crossword Continued!
DESCRIPTION:Print this image or copy it down on a piece of paper to do ACW’s February crossword! First clue here\, next 3 clues on February 22nd. Email Kellyfrankenberg@gmail.com for answers at the end of the month. \nDown: \n\nNot yes\nThe raven said ____more\nA Janet Jackson song\n\n 
URL:https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/calendar-event/february-crossword-continued-7/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR