Come experience the Addus Art Club focusing on developing an artist’s self-esteem and confidence while engaging in the arts and having fun. We provide individuals with the tools and materials to create art and the support to define themselves as artists. The Club fosters an environment where collaboration, patience, expression, and the sharing of ideas are encouraged. There are a variety of art components to experience and develop one’s skills such as drawing, painting, drama, and movie making.

Inspiration is further cultivated by traveling and exploring the vibrant Toronto city landscapes, art museums, and movie cinemas; discovering their community. At the end of the sessions, we celebrate the hard work and accomplishments by hosting an art exhibition. Artists will learn and grow to apply new skills in other areas of their lives while gaining friendship, confidence, and pride.

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This program is suitable for you if you:

• Are able to communicate and work in a group on arts activities
• Addus supports individuals that are over the age of 18 and are both comfortable and able to be supported in a 1 staff: 9 participant ratio, find it enjoyable to go out in the community, can travel on the TTC, are independent in their self-help skills and are comfortable learning in group activities.

Due to the specific model of the program and the 1 staff: 9 participant’s ratio, people that can be supported are individuals who do not have challenging behaviors or complex medical needs.

Ratios: 1 staff to 9 participants

Languages supported in the program: English

Program hours: 9:00am-2:30pm on Saturdays

Dates: Ongoing (all Saturdays except for holiday long weekends)

Cost: $55/day

Agency/Organization: Addus

Program Contact: Ann Beatty, Program Manager. 416-544-8847 ext. 223, or ann@addus.org