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Comment by Kimberly Benton on November 3, 2009 at 10:09am

What do you think about me inviting other disabled artists here from NAMI? l I will be giving poetry readings for them in the future if things work out and I would like to invite them here at this site. There are alot of bi Polar artists around that I know. Also My book Kimberly B's Chaotic Poetry & Writings is available at Xlibris now you can order them at 1800-795-4274 Kimberly Benton

Comment by Kimberly Benton on October 27, 2009 at 10:22am

Music

Some people listen to the music
the tone of the words they see
Others listen only to the lyrics
Because it reminds them how it used to be
Some listen to find the freedom
that we want so much to see
To find the respect that they're parents lost
It's part of society...
Some listen to find determination
the strength music gives to go on
And with each new song they hear some truth
which makes people feel they belong.

Comment by Kimberly Benton on October 24, 2009 at 1:14pm

I am so proud to be a part of this Group thank you for having a group like this.

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on September 12, 2009 at 9:35pm

The pastel painting below was one of the pastel paintings I drew and I had framed for this art exhibit.

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on September 12, 2009 at 9:31pm

Dreamer 21: Thunderbird Artist Collective A pastel painting by Karin Teresa Fain at the opening of Dreamer 21 Art exhibit during art walk. All art and this photo is protected by copyright 2009 by Karin Teresa Fain. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on September 10, 2009 at 6:12am

Please check out this website www.whitehouse.gov go to issues and click on disability. On the far right hand side of the page is a column that addresses the Arts and disability issue. Recently, several art institutions and museums were invited to address the issue of making these institutions more accessable to the disabled in the United States. It is a fascinating article and well worth reading about since this just recently happened in the Obama administration. A continued discussion is mentioned and hopefully a link to this discussion.

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on August 11, 2009 at 7:43pm

Sorry to hear about your disability. All artists with disabilities have the right to exhibit and should be advocates for other disabled artists. The ADA was recently strenghtened by the Obama administration when Susan Rice signed an important civil rights agreement through the U.N. This agreement helps to protect the rights of the disabled in 15 countries. It is the first civil rights ledgislation of the 21st century through the U.N. Many people have disabilities and are trying to fight stigma, have access to education, employment, housing, healthcare ,basic rights, etc. We should support each others efforts for achievement in the arts. I am a member of V.S.A, arts at www.vsarts.org. I might be willing to exhibit in your show. Please feel free to post exhibit oppurtunities here and requirements. You need to take care of your health first so you can succeed at your art. I hope this helps.

Comment by Julianza (Julie) Kim Shavin on August 10, 2009 at 1:03am

I have a 22 year disability. It stole my ability to work or even enjoy any avocations. Gradually I've gotten better. But life will never be the same. Is life every the same? I am also an insomniac. I've thought of buying a sledgehammer (I mean for self-use). The insomnia is bigger than the other issues now. Does anyone mind corresponding at 2 am or beyond? I have gotten the Pikes Peak Arts Council interested in a show by disabled artists. I mean people whose lives were REALLY interrupted. Art is now my haven. My poetry is better than my visual art, and composition (music) better than the poetry. I'd love to communicate with some of you. maybe I can expand my show to include works from those out of town.

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on June 21, 2009 at 9:14am

Sorry about the typos. I hate these boxes they are hard to correct mistakes.

Comment by karin teresa mccaslin-fain on June 21, 2009 at 9:13am

My computer is working and I have high speed internet. I recently finished all my radiation treatments 33 to be exact and I am very happy. I will be taking a drug for five years to prevent my cancer from coming back. I am moving out of the Company Store and into another location. The move has been hectic. I am trying to market my art from this new location that is a bigger space. I will be displaying my work by myself this time. I have to set it the display up this week. I may decide to have an openning. I am not sure yet. I am also cleaning my house since I was ill and didnt do alot.I am hoping that Obama gets a one payer health care system so I can have a chance at a career. I am working as hard as I can but still trying to get my energy back.

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