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ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC

All Arts. All Abilities.

Grand Rapids, MI   |  www.artistscreatingtogether.org

Mission

Artists Creating Together empowers individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and celebrate through the arts.

Ruling year info

2019

Principal Officer

Angela Steele

Main address

1140 Monroe Ave NW Suite 4101

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 USA

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Formerly known as

VSA/ Very Special Arts of Grand Rapids

EIN

84-1698531

NTEE code info

Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (A20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Artists Creating Together empowers individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and celebrate through the arts. By bringing together artists, visual and performing arts, and students with disabilities, we are able to make an impact on the West Michigan community. Last year, we were able to help over 6,000 individuals celebrate, succeed and grow through the arts.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Adult Art Programs

Our adult programs help adults with disabilities build social skills and self-confidence through artistic accomplishment and creative fellowship.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Youth programs encompass studio and school classes for individuals up to age 26.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

For individuals in long or short term care in hospitals or who live in a facility or program, such as the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses

One of ACT's core values is empowering individuals with disabilities to be active, positive and contributing members of the community. In partnership with community organizations, ACT offers several other programs for individuals with disabilities, including ACTion Art, ACCESS! Grand Rapids, Festival Day, and more.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Every person is valuable and deserves to be understood. Through our programs, our students gain self-confidence and personal satisfaction, as well as a sense of self-sufficiency and capability.

We can recognize the potential of every child, youth, and adult, and that disabilities are not a barrier to success; by allowing students to experience improved learning tactics, communication skills, and classroom success.

Together, we can empower people of all abilities to be active, positive and contributing members of our community; by experiencing increased civic engagement in the greater Grand Rapids area.

The arts are a fundamental tool in helping all people to reach their potential. Our students experience a higher likelihood of completion and/or graduation, and professional opportunities.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER INC

Board of directors
as of 12/21/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Steve Jandernoa

42 North Partners

Libby Ferin

Steelcase

Mark LaCroix

Carbon Neutral

Nikki Outhier

Van Andel Institute

Elizabeth Skaggs

Varnum Law

Chad Zagar

Crowe Horwath

Lindsey Bosch

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

Mary Dixon

Dixon Interior Design

Betsy Edgerton

St. Thomas the Apostle

Sadie Erickson

Lake Michigan Financial Corporation

Pam Haffenden

Spectrum

Derrick Hollowell

Grand Rapids Discovery School

Spencer Olson

Berends Hendricks Stuit

Emily Shatto Evans

Aon Risk Solutions

Nick Butterfield

Herman Miller