Free Arts and StoryCorp
Free Arts was recently invited to participate with National Public Radio in their StoryCorps project. StoryCorps is a series of recorded conversations between friends or loved-ones that are about unique memories, beloved stories and about their close connections. Many of the conversations are aired on NPR and all are stored at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.
StoryCorp is… a conversation. StoryCorps creates a unique opportunity for human connection. At StoryCorp, we believe that listening is a act of love. StoryCorps tells people they matter and they won’t be forgotten. The interviews can have a transformative impact on participates, who often begin conversations with friends and loved ones that continue long after the microphone is turned off.
Every Voice Counts StoryCorps believes there is room for every voice in history. We work hard to tell the American story from the ‘bottom up’ and place a special emphasis on disadvantaged communities to capture the wisdom of those whose stories are so often forgotten.
[ + ] Ashley and Penny Donovan Talk About Mentoring
[ + ] Jackie Terry and Marion Donaldson Discuss Development
Jackie Terry, Public Relations and Marketing Manager for IKEA Tempe, and 2010 Free Arts Volunteer of the Year Marion Donaldson were another StoryCorps pair. Both serve on our development events committee and are on working on a special and very fun fundraiser at IKEA to benefit the programs of Free Arts. Hear their experiences as they each discuss their passion and involvement with Free Arts. [ + ] Lori and Chris Discuss Our Professional Artist Series
Lori Bohr is a license social worker who supports the scheduling and interaction of the students the professional teaching artist we hire for the Arts@Desiderata program in collaboration with Free Arts. All of the student at Desiderata are diagnosed with ED. ED is Emotional Disability. Christian Johnson is a student diagnosed with ADHD and ODD and has participated in numerous professional artist series at Desiderata over the past year.
