Tammy Jo Wilson: Nonprofit group faces challenge of continuing to connect communities
Art in Oregon, a visual art nonprofit based in Oregon City has been navigating the challenges of the COVID crisis. With the widespread loss of art events and exhibitions in 2020 and into 2021, Art in Oregon faces the challenge of continuing to connect artists and communities.
Over the past year, we have been able to pivot to the virtual format when necessary and in person when possible, hosting two online exhibitions and two artist residencies since the beginning of the pandemic. Art in Oregon attributes our ability to endure to the conscientious adaptability of collaborators, patrons and artists, as well as art s ability to capture and articulate the human experience.
Tammy Jo Wilson: Nonprofit group faces challenge of continuing to connect communities
Art in Oregon, a visual art nonprofit based in Oregon City has been navigating the challenges of the COVID crisis. With the widespread loss of art events and exhibitions in 2020 and into 2021, Art in Oregon faces the challenge of continuing to connect artists and communities.
Over the past year, we have been able to pivot to the virtual format when necessary and in person when possible, hosting two online exhibitions and two artist residencies since the beginning of the pandemic. Art in Oregon attributes our ability to endure to the conscientious adaptability of collaborators, patrons and artists, as well as art s ability to capture and articulate the human experience.
Torrance âSqualleâ Wilcher expected to offer expertise to the University of Georgiaâs Diva Dawgs Step Team from his years performing and coaching step groups, but after seeing the groupâs potential and his own love for step reflected by the members, he decided to become their coach.
Now under the League of Step program that Wilcher founded to mentor step students in the Athens area and help them overcome adversity, the Diva Dawgs Step Team is making community service an integral part of its mission â mentoring local grade-school kids in step, school and life.
The LoS is an Athens-based studio that incorporates the art of step, mentorship, tutoring and community engagement. The program helps students ranging from second grade to high school seniors, offering activities like goal-setting, art workshops, poetry nights and lessons on financial literacy to foster self-sufficiency.