WhyArts? looks forward to partnerships, special projects , residencies and more arts workshops in 2012!

We will continue to provide workshops and residencies to:  Ambassador Skilled Nursing, Completely Kids (formerly Camp Fire USA),  the Omaha Public Schools Foundation (Safe Kids Program),  the Middle School Learning Center Initiative (Marrs, Norris, Morton and McMillan), Munroe Meyer Institute,  the Omaha Children’s Museum, and Quality Living Inc.  Residencies for the school year will include:  the Omaha Street School  (with Natalie Linstrom), Educare of Omaha (with Carole Waterman) and the Special Education classes at area high schools with Fran Sillau.

New partnerships in 2012 include programming with el Museo Latino and the Ollie Webb Center,( which will both be highlighted in our project page).  Additionally, WhyArts? is offering a new senior dance program developed by Creighton Occupational Therapy graduate Laura Carpenter.

With funding from a variety of generous donors, arts programming will be scheduled with the Florence Senior Home, Intercultural Senior Center, Completely Kids ,Franciscan Adult Day Center, VODEC, Munroe Meyer Foundation, Nebraska Hands and Voices, UNMC Child Life, and many other organizations serving those with special needs.
WhyArts? is extremely grateful to a core of professional and committed artists who provide these arts opportunities to  individuals of all ages and abilities.

Have a creative 2012!
Carolyn Anderson
Director, WhyArts?