Giving Artists With Disabilities a Space to Thrive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2018
- Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California, is the world’s first and largest nonprofit center dedicated to giving artists with disabilities the space to let their talents shine. Since 1974, the center has served hundreds of artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities who lacked formal education in the arts. The studio helps to provide the tools, the space and the inspiration needed to grow into professional, exhibited artists. Today, artists represented by Creative Growth have been invited to the Venice Biennale, have had their works acquired by MoMA, and remain in high demand among collectors around the world.
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This made me cry.. not only are they treating people with "flaws" like stars, but there is not a single mean, rude, or argument in the comments. I thank everyone who reads this for that.
Pink Ivory yeah I’m going though trying to find a mean comment
Ayden Harmon there aren’t mean ones but a whole lot of ignorance
Im subscribing,you almost made me cry,so did the video
@@yurisstories2865 aww
Pink Ivory I am not kidding
*Art is the most powerful language*
Random Dogface No it’s not
What is it then? People like you always find a way to make beautiful things rubbish. Thanks. I’m waiting for you to give some stupid roast.
Stephasaurus Rex Exactly.
Nevermind he's like 9. He’s a kid. He doesn’t understand anything :/
@@pursuitoficarus200 he just jealous he doesn't know what to do art
Not going to lie, I think this is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen
That's what i thought just seeing the thumbnail in recommendation alone :')
And when I watch it, I was overwhelmed by too much wholesomeness in a good way
Miss Mayhem There should be more places like that
@@victoriaulloaacosta8637 In every city and village in *ALL* countries!
*YESS* It made me SO happy! This video could cure cancer
Cooooooool sid richtig schön aus
“This is called the Oil Red Sea #1.”
“Red is the only color I can see.”
Omg my heart broke into tiny tiny tiny pieces :(((((
OH MY GOSH ARE YOU OKAY?? ARE YOU STILL IN THE HOSPITAL?? WHAT HAPPENED?!?!!!!
Red is a very beautiful color, just like him.
Tbh I really like the name
where is the timestamp?
Small Panda 2:12
What happens when you treat people with disabilities as HUMAN 🙌 thank you, Creative Growth Art Center, for celebrating diversity, and not creating yet another medicalised space to “hide away” people with disabilities. And thank you Great Big Story for presenting this story in a respectful way.
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Hey, Annika! I love your videos and I'm not suprised to see you here as well! Just wanted to say hi and I love you! ♡
Annika Victoria (
Oh! Hey Annika!
Annika Victoria And I love YOU and Great Big Story for recognizing something GREAT.
That is the most authentic, non pretentious form of ‘modern’ art.
so true!!!
Why? Forgive me for assuming, but you appear to be insinuating that only disabled individuals are capable of authentic and non-pretentious expression. Which can be quite insulting to both disabled and non-disabled.
Omg ur right
INDIGO BLUEoO not really
post post modern art get it right
This is the kind of art that should be put in art galleries and sold for millions not a plain canvas with dot.
It’s not just a dot .... it’s a red dot
@@samsamthetrashcan oh my god ITS A RED DOT!
@@nicachepe lol
@@samsamthetrashcan It's "Abstract Art" pfft jk
ikr and the taped banana on the canvas and people calling it art is just 🤦♀️
For one, the guy who runs it is so genuine and you can tell he cares for the people who go there. Second, they all look so happy and ugh my heart
Love your pfp haha ✨🌿💛
This is why art is so important. These people are so talented and making beautiful things from so many different mediums.
Alao art is what we can communicate through we can show our feelings our expressions etc art is really important and I would love to volunteer here and i do draw as well so this is a plus
@Equinox Fofflez Hey thanks so much fellow artist I honestly live in Hawaii and being born and raised here we leaened to tkae care of our people and i would like to do the same with people who have disabilities. Also Good luck their as Well hope you can meet others their sadly i do not have the money yet but i as well plan to aspire do something like this wuen i get my art degree
Best of lucks to you art friend( if you wanna be called that)
It also helps them convey their inner thoughts if their nonverbal and otherwise can't. It can help give them a way to help channel their emotions.
And this is why my school, LaGuardia High School should change back to the old admissions policy and prioritize talent over academics.
Allis this is why I don’t go to college because I’m not capable of going abs artist don’t go to collage. I am born with microcephaly similar to aurtisum and I am still trying to get discovered and ignorant people on TH-cam and Facebook laugh at me because I don’t go to college and told me I can’t be a artist or be discovered until I go to college and they say I’m lazy but they don’t understand what I’m trying to do and evil I can’t go. I believe we need to be heard . Do not just record us and put us on TH-cam, you need to help us.
Just remember that art isn’t all about perfection.
Just like this world 😊
What you said is word for word of what my teacher said to me, I have terrible anger issues and I have ADHD say what you want about it I don’t care. So to the point I had to have everything so perfect if it wasn’t in my head it was art so I would get to a point of uncontrollable anger and I would begin to tear up my drawings and paintings but now I love doing art and none of my drawings are perfection but!
Never give up guys!
My favourite art movement is surrealism that I personally prefer to draw in, I draw my dreams
I'm disabled an have autism I paint an do photography an ur right it's the flaws that make art beautiful would there be great works of throwing paint if Jackson polick didn't discover how to do it???
Sero My friend had autism and ADHD and he had the same issues with art. He would get annoyed very easily when things don’t go right and it was the point he would just give up and throw his artwork away in the bin. So its very hard to control but we keep telling him not to give up ❤️
Sydney Johnston That is very true ❤️
I wish I could get my son to do artwork. He's 22 has Duplication 15q syndrome and Autism but has a high IQ. He shows interest because I do a lot of art myself. I think he is afraid to try because he thinks it needs to be perfect but he has mild Cerebral Palsy that affects his hands so he has a hard time using pencils, pens,paint brushes and things like that. I told him art is not perfect it is just your own interpretation. I will keep trying with him.
Don't worry, good things are on their way
@Deborah Tawadros,
I'm so sorry your son is struggling right now. I can only imagine how he feels. Have you ever thought of having him. Start out by working with clay. It's soft and he can work with it. To mold it into what he likes. And that way he's exercising his hands to build strength and clay comes in different colors too. It's just an idea. God bless you and your son. 🙂
Finger paint?
Maybe try painting with different body parts, maybe feet, a whole hand etc.
If he really wants to do art he will find a way, at least I hope so!
I would love to see his art!!
0:34 THAT IS LITERALLY THE CUTEST SMILE I HAVE EVER SEEN 😭 ❤️
I agree ❤️
I almost cried for how cute this was. We dont deserve these smiles
Yeah owo
🥺💖
ikr- I LOVE HER 😭😩💖💖💖💖💖
when I heard the man speak that only became verbal after using art I teared up. I guess art therapy is real
My aunt is an art therapist, can confirm definitely real
I'm singing to feel like my emotions flow, because I sing it out if I don't I feel stuck. I'm completely normal. Since I've started to sing I don't have asthma. Art is very therapeutic. Some people don't need vacation or party, we need an art to get it all out.
Art therapy has helped me so much! I have clinical depression, general anxiety disorder and autism. My art therapist helped me step out of my comfort zone and see that I am talented in my own way. She taught me how to be more confident and proud and she’s such an amazing therapist! :)
Riv Racost
It is real! I’ve used it after abuse and being molested
THE LADY IN THE THUMBNAIL LOOKS SO HAPPY SHES SO CUTEE OMFG
yes
This sounds weird but she reminds me of the living tree in mulan, she just looks so happy
Crystal Gem Universe I might have just died >v
Crystal Gem Universe I LIKE UR PFP AND NAME ;)
@@brokenribbedbitch2229 you mean Pocahontas?
0:34 she looks so adorable and happy :D
Ikr :D
MinHey C. Mhm!
Is it ok that i call her adorable
@@aishichakraborty1881 Yes
I'm in an art school, in the weekends people with disabilities go there to do art and their artworks always stay in the classrooms. it's really sweet to see.
What’s your favorite medium of art? I like to paint .
@@nerdgeekcosplay909I do embroidery!
I would watch a whole documentry about this! The art and people making it are beautiful!!
Ikr... Makes me want to go there myself and just... Paint whatever to release all my stress.
Lately art for me has been stressful.
I never got satisfaction from my drawings and I barely draw now.
Art is frustration for me, and I want to remove that.
Maybe this is one way 👌
@@eternal_seokjin7441 omggg sameeeee, i'm an architecture student and at the start i was enjoying making art and drawings (tbh at that time my drawings were horrible) but now that i get to know more and my teachers are making pressure on me i feel really streesed and honestly even when i know they are the best drawings i made in my life i don't like them
Please help me find a full documentary about the topic. I came across it once and I can’t find it anymore.
Yesss each of them and their art should be documented. I'm curious about everyone's story and that old man who's painting/drawing a building with lots of small windows caught my attention. We need more of themmm
true but i hate the great big story, just recently one of their journalists were caught in a scandal apparently he/she stole the rights to one of these talented artists painting, by manipulating them into signing a contract. And yup they sold their art for over 20,000$. I have the link if you guys want to read it for yourself. Truly disgusting.
1:54 omg she's so cute look how happy she is I wanna give her a hug and paint with her
Josephine Alvarado ME TOO! I LOVE HER!! 💕 also at 4:16
Jkim Na, people with lives actually have feelings, you should try get one.
The cheeks are so cute and that smile!!!~
I just wanna hug the heck outta that woman she's so wholesome :0
@@jkim9866 bruh wtf
1:54 SHES THE SWEETEST LITTLE LADY SHE BLESSES MY HEART
Who
@@sekarsasi9836you smart enough to know and think
Ikr her smile was so cute I was crying
IKR ✋😭
@@sarah086 SAMEEE
2:56 the lady is so adorable, I wish I could meet her
Who what lady what are you talking about
And so do yooooooouuuuuuuuuu
Wanna
Marry her
Sekar Sasi no, she seems nice and they want to meet her.
Sekar Sasi you sound like you’re 8
@@burnedcalculat0r566 you are right I am 8 years old
The sequin-pin-box sculpture looks cool as hell
I want to buy it tbh
ikr. and to think she has prosthetic eyes. basically blind too. she's amazing.
And she's blind! It's awesome!
Juli Harrison I know right
This artist has the MOST BEAUTIFUL ART I HAVE EVER SEEN. I COULD FEEL THE LOVE FROM HER IN MY HEART ❤
I TOUCH IT AND TRUELY FELT IT. THANK YOU. That rarely happens .
That is a connection dear lady.
It ✨ SPRINKLES❗❗🌹🌹💐
I need to watch the PROGRAM AGAIN. LOVE
A person with a disability isn’t sick or crazy they are just unique
That's so wrong and ignorant like all people are different it just we acknowledge that they struggle with it with their sickness it doesn't make them better or worse than others in terms of personality but they has physical disabilities like some of them can't see all colours or has problems with moving his or her hands
Tiyo Mizuhara you totally read that comment wrong. They didn’t say anything offensive about people with disabilities. They were defending them lmao
TrinTrin • What they were trying to say is being sick is treated as a personal fault by the way the original comment was phrased. Some of them are sick, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t people, I think that’s what Tiyo Mizuhara was trying to say.
not all..
Some are crazy tho lmao
This....
Is what makes me smile 😊😁
Me too 😊😊
I just love the way he keeps saying “artists with disabilities” it’s so powerful to recognise them as artists first, rather than for their disabilities first. It’s empowering.
Person first language is actually quite harmful. Disability doesn’t mean someone is less human (I’m disabled btw)
I'm disabled, an ongoing movement rn is to move away from the idea that saying "disabled person" is offensive. A lot of us feel that out disabilities are very important parts of who we are bc they influence how we interact with the world and how the world interacts with us, and that to treat our disabilities as external to us is to ignore a part of us. Not everyone feels this way, but it's the most "up-to-date" notion in the community right now. This was three years ago, tho, so who knows what you're up to now lol.
HOLY Monica can’t see yet her art is crazy cool!
Yeah like what the heck, how can she make something that cool??? Amazing ^^ and besides it being visually appealing it seems like it'd also be really cool to touch it
Ikr!!! My jaw literally dropped when he said she was unable to see.
I know right! She is using depth of field instead of colors.
We girls know what we do without seeing them
-just monika
*THIS IS CALLED THE OIL RED SEA*
*RED IS THE ONLY COLOR I CAN SEE*
Best line in the video
2:12
i would like your comment but it’s on 420
@@lovelyotter8390Hi there, I'd like to introduce you to a special something called a joke.Judging from your reaction, you haven't understood it before.
@@lovelyotter8390 Alright...
@@selmasanlsoy9041
wew
I am 17 with Autism, and I am an expert in art. I was bullied and therefore depressed and suicidal. But now art and music has become a sensation for me, as I dream to become a well-known designer and director
Hey Selina! I'm so sorry u got bullied. I think you should start posting videos on TH-cam. You're an expert try to make art video (if you want to). I'll support you❤️🌼
@@yarayazta Aww thx ;3
0:34
Bruh I don't know how you would be able to talk to her without smiling! :)
Art is never bad, its just different
Modern art sucks
@@rcfadli8762 couldn't agree more. sure its up to the artist but who the hecc would buy a blank canvas for 6bil dollars
@@moonlight_5836 I kinda love that stuff because in a way that's what it's meant to be. It's ment to piss people off and show how shit the art market is. How rich people keep buying paintings without knowing the meaning, just to use the artist name or piece to brag to their other rich friends and because the rich keep spending more and more money on art, art is becoming less accessible for the more average person so artist are finding hater and garter to maintain art as a career. Also another point could be about the idea more than the actually painting. Like a canvas is meant to be painted on but not painting on it still is creative, but I do understand it's over used
Gosh this touched me, I always thought I was horrible at art.
People are never bad, just different
They should make these all over the world
Do you know anything about the world?
As an art student, these supplies are expensive as fuck, and no third world country will be able to afford such a program. However, there are other ways to make art, so there might be some sort of artistic value to some poor schools that are “innovative” or trying to support their culture through art.
I do think street art is better in a ton of ways, not only does it let kids express themselves, but it’s cheap and can possibly inspire the community. But other than that, art is still “dead” in some parts of the world, wether it would be dictators, gangs and limitations....there might be someone willing to sacrifice their life to make some sort of art that reflects their humanity/individuality.
well voidX is right like if you were an art student you would understand also they get money from their art anyways
gavin ongsoi Yea, once they mentioned MoMA...it makes it super clear: They’re getting paid possibly millions with their pieces...
We have this in the Netherlands. In the city, Doetinchem, it's called "de stadskamer" (the cityroom).
Jane Doe Stay ignorant, then. I told you, I’m an art student that’s about to graduate, I’m not talking too “deep”, I’m stating the facts. I had to elaborate to the OP, since they thought the world was fit for wealth and elaborate tools.
However, I bet nobody knows that in a lot of third world countries, art is used as a weapon to counter propaganda and oppression. Most of the time, art is used for pure wealth and stature in first world countries...seems like the poor will always have more substance than the materialistic society.
As an art student I have to say this is way better than most of the stuff people do at our academy. I am so inspired to create a space like this in our hometown. This is stunning. So much respect for the owners and the participants.
Now this is art, not the obnoxious unmade beds, or blank canvasses of well known “artists” This is absolutely incredible, I love it 😊❤
This is one video with no haters or negativity☺️☺️ Thank god and may they be able to pursue their passions
The Pro Bro it’s a shame that we can’t prove that god exists.
What about buda?
Oh The Random Days
The Pro Bro true there are not many videos without haters or trolls
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I wanna go to there even though I'm not disabled,there is just such a positive vibe
who said that? Me too
I wanna work there and make art with them
Really same...
I really just want a place where no one judges my art. Where all art is rated equally.
Where i can set my ideas free, not being afraid that my art would be shamed by everyone.
Where i can let my imagination run wild, creating anything i want, and not what others want me to create.
Where i can feel happy.
Where i can just FEEL.
Yeah it looks so chill and I don’t mind these people I would be pretty chill
NekoMelon Gacha same I get scared when people see my art while I’m thinking they think is ugly I wanna feel fine
Hi! I'm an a disabled performance artist, working in opera. Spaces like these are so vital, so important, and they demonstrate what disabled folks have always known: that our art is not only valid, but important. Spaces for disabled folks don't have to be medicalized to exist. I am so, so glad to know the Creative Growth Art Center creates space for disabled artists. Thank you. ✨
I love how it’s just a humble place where people with disabilities can just let their heart out quietly
4:06 man I’d love to volunteer or work somewhere like that, that is truly such a gift
Yeah me too but I'd bee too shy around them but that's okay cause I'm too young anyways
Trust me. I work at a place like this. You don't.
That picture isn’t that good what are you saying?
I am autistic (asperger syndrome) and art is the way for me to show myself. Oil paints are my favorite. I buy them with money that I earned by myself, and it’s what I do. I LOVE art and watching this makes me tear up.
I’m autistic too and I’m an art student. It feels so great to be able express myself through art in a way that I can’t in everyday life
I'm also an autistic artist. I like to do illustration and animation.
My little brother is autistic too. His Passion is music 💓 He loves it. He has the most angelic voice ever and he has a vocal coach who comes to our house 3 days a week. The council pays for it💓 I love hiiiim!💓
a close friend of mine was recently diagnosed with autism, and she loves writing stories and cats! she always sends me amazing works, especially considering our ages.
I love art too! 😃
Art is not about perfection, it's about expression ❤.
0:34 God damn my heart just hit me already seeing that smile
As an artist struggling to continue Animation and Illustration in college due to Tourette's, I find this amazing and really inspiring.
Don't give up
animator here! i agree, never give up! the animation industry thrives and is built on the stories and perspectives of the uniquest of people, i believe in you and cant wait to see your work someday!
@@Heliocanix Thank you, my family and I are currently saving up for a service dog to help me get out and about again, I think it'll really help me 😊
MushOfTheRoom
Dont give up! I also have tourettes but youll find a way to continue on. You can overcome it
This is the type of video that makes you smile for 2 hours after you’ve seen it
12 Ketch This is the Type of comment that makes you smile for another 2 hours ❤️😊
@@leo.hatdichlieb you are really sweet
This is the type of comments and videos that make your life better
Nah
*art is a way to physically and mentally express yourself, it’s a way to express you’re emotions and feelings or thoughts*
What about a dot on a canvas
The people who hit the dislike button is just jealous that they can’t draw as good as these amazing people!
More likely they're tired of people praising all of these drawings despite the fact that some of them aren't even good.
@@bluefoxthecutest2628 they may not be good to you, but they’re good to the painter, and that’s all that matters.
@@bluefoxthecutest2628 some people like em and are praising them not just because tHeY’RE DisABled
@@bluefoxthecutest2628girl bye
Am I the only one who wants to buy some of that art?
Those people sure know how to create beauty!
I'm so happy to see a place where they can be who they truly are!
Hans Ockelmann me too! I was just thinking I would love to buy their art. Amazing!
My cousin works at a shop in Plymouth, Massachusetts called Oh My Gallery. It’s people that are disabled or special needs that can make crafts and art that people can buy. If you are ever in that area you should stop by. It is in downtown Plymouth I believe.
These are literally the first works of art that have ever moved me to tears. This is why art is beautiful. All these people are beautiful. This inclusivity and collaboration are beautiful.🥰
maybe you should look at more art
You never thought if deeper meanings behind Rubens, Tizian or DaVinci? But yes, these are beautiful
I was born with Aspergers Syndrome, a spot on the Autism Spectrum. I may be high functioning, but I was always expressive with my art when I can’t properly understand and interact socially with other and scared to speak how I feel. Art gave me an outlet that I love and want to continue for my life as a career, a passion! I hope other learn from this and smile knowing that though all people with disabilities have an issue, they aren’t alone, and they are just as human as the normal people who see themselves above us with disabilities and see that we can be just as contributive to the world as they can! I grew up with my mom working in the field with people with disabilities and grew up knowing an old man with Down Syndrome and he was family to me. I learned a disability is just a disconnection to a normal function of the mind or body and there are ways to work around it. I’m proud to be in this community because I learned that the true hearted people are those who have an issue that sets them apart, and those people have hearts of gold. seeing this kind of facility makes me smile ear to ear as there is so many happy people with any form of disability, mental, physical, and developmental just so happy to express in way no one could ever fully teach them before!
Wow. I’ve never heard anyone say to me: “I want your own voice and I want it as pure and personalized as can be.”
Its exceptional, salute to the owner of this place for giving respect to the talent of these people and giving them a destination to make their own way.
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I think you mean owner ..? Right ?
As a society, we often see those with significant disabilities as permanent burdens to be accounted for, needing constant attention and maintenance. Because of this, people with disabilities are often never given a chance to do anything substantial. From the very second we know they are disabled, we start regulating their lives, instituting routines and restricting their freedom in favor for a streamlined care program that gives the rest of us peace of mind.
It is so easy to think "oh, they are doing fine in that home, they must be happy" while in fact these disabled persons can live a very restricted life, not only by their disabilities but by the care systems we willingly place them into for our convenience.
This art studio is brilliant. Disabled people are not something to be cast away because they aren't immediately useful to society.
CBA ++++ this
Joey Baseball damn. That's a good point.
This is honestly absolutely beautiful. I've been drawing for about 14 years and have been to many art museums and I have never seen such creativity and beauty
Its so empowering to see that modern society may have some kindness and goodness inside of us
My favorite artist was Mrs. Monica Valentine, with her amazing blocks of color
Im a disabled artist, and i mostly do scientific illustrations or marine life, and i heavily enjoy it. But i think it would be amazing to come here and explore different mediums, and just have such a welcoming space. And im not super big on initiating conversations, but that feeling of just sharing space with people is awesome.
It's sad you're disabled. I hope whatever art you make is great!
Vii Does Gacha thank you very much! I dont consider my disability something to be sad about, but i understand what you are saying :) have a wonderful day!
Same! I can't rly afford a studio and am not at the point it's necessary and i think it'd be v isolating on my own but I think working in a space like this would be just fucking 24/7 inspiration (and i mean the artistic kind not the inspiration porn kind) I'd kill to have a place like this near me!
I love painting marine life too! Cetaceans are my favourite to paint:)
@@felixhenson9926 There might be one. I looked on the Internet to find a place for my cousin and was surprised to see how many such places there are in the San Francisco Bay Area. My daughter worked at one in Arcata. When you find one, there are often links to others. There are also many art programs in recreation departments and art museums.
Art is like a giraffe. Every pattern is never the same.
Edit: Wow 362 likes? That’s a lot
Lol why a giraffe? You could just as wel say "Art is like a cat" Cause every pattern of every animal with one is different.
KlikKlaka He means graffiti XD
@@RaggaBaby It's because cats can have similar or identical coats at times. Giraffes have different patterns with their spots and such.
Yeah but giraffe spots arent the same
So
They are one of the most talented artists in the world!! Just wow!
"The blind have the most colorful mind"
I just want to talk about how absolutely amazing, and stunning -most of- these art pieces are like holy crap.
“most”
no. lol i just thought it was funny how they said ‘most’ as if they’re all not amazing :,)
annmarie now hold up. That’s not what I meant and you know it! Lol
Julien, Stop it! lolol I know it’s not what you meant haha
annmarie lol
I'm not a visual artist, I'm a writer, but I am a disabled artist. I love this so much.
hey! keep going with what you like! it's gonna be wonderful ^_^
So thrilled they have a safe place to create🧚🏻♀️
Thank you so much to the person who has built this beautiful center. You truly are a gift from God. People with disabilities are so creative. Beautiful pieces from these awesome folks!
I am a disabled 13 year old 8th grade going into high school and August 9th 2019 I got a hearing aid from walmart just for atleast $20 just off the shelf just about to check out and its been the biggest change in my life btw I am 30% deaf so I can barely hear with one earbud in my right ear
hxney bee aw I’m so sorry
Hey you shouldn't feel that way bcuz ur different (: no one can be u even me i may just be a stranger but i do feel like ur mom and dad are the luckiest to have you as their child no matter what ur going thru they love u more than anything in the world lots of love
A stranger from nowhere❤
I'm half deaf, we are in this together. You are not alone.
Yo, your speed paint and other stuff on your Instagram is amazing 👊🏻😎
Aw I am sorry but then disabilities can't stop anyone from achieving dreams. There needs to be guts, hard work and a whole ton of courage and I know that deafness is just a mere term and no barrier for u:)
This is egalitarianism.
The work of these incredible people is amazing, beautiful and interesting, NOT because theyre different minded or bodied to most people, but because they are incredibly talented. Their life experiences and way of thinking has given them advantages to perspectives, which many otherwise lose in the rat race of especially western modern living.
I love this clip and initiative ❤
I agree. It would have been such a waste for their talent to go unnoticed just because of their disabilities, so it's great that they have a place that gives them these opportunities.
I'm so grateful for people with perspectives like you!!!! Lots of people deal with special needs folks in negative ways, I really appreciate your perfect outlook on their lifestyles!!!
My mom used to teach art classes at retirement homes for the elderly, it really was amazing to see these people who sometimes couldn’t talk or see, but they would use their incredible creativity to make unique masterpieces! This video is awesome!
I watch videos like this and ones about people being sick or loosing limbs or other things like that and I can’t help but think how lucky I am to have such a great and loving family. I wish these people the best 💖
This place is spectacular and so are the artists. The pieces that they crest look amazing.
Sadly, ART SUPPLIES ARE SO FRICKING EXPENSIVE!
Maybe they get a lot of donations.
Depends on the type of art you want to do.
Good thing digital art exist
Not really it depends, the supplies doesn't make the art, the artist make the art. You just need a paper and some pencil or paint to draw with. It doesn't need to be expensive
@@feliciamartin9771 it really makes a difference having good art suplies , if you have bad art suplies you are limited in what you can do , yeah you can do something beautifull with a piece of paper and a pencil but at the same time that same drawing done on quality drawing paper with a good pen or even a brush pen would be a lot better even tho it's done by the same person
I really love how they gave them the liberty to do their own art and the ability to express their self's even do they have a certain disability.
It's really touching to me.... ♥️💜
Omg, I'm crying. *They genuinely look so happy doing what they love!* I'm so glad this man created a safe place where people with disabilities could display their art. ✨
i wish my bf lived close to where i am. I'm a mile away from Oakland and he's disabled as well, but loves to paint. i bet he would love to be in this Art Center with me. :)
Aw I hope y’all go to the Art Center one day.
Then move in together and help him
Hal, youre from the bayyyy!! Good luck with your future endeavors. You should do art with him, it’ll make your day and his ❤️
I just put a new thing on my bucket list
I want to go there see how everybody shows their inner self through art even though other people might say they’re not able to do that.
THIS IS AWESOME
I can NEVER get over the beauty of this video. All the scenes are gorgeous and vivid with clear color. The people in this video are all so authentically mesmerized by their own respective pieces. I see talent beaming through all corners of this video. I love love love it. I want so bad is for these people to keep enjoying this space but for places like these to be available WORLD WIDE. just as it is here. Thank you great big story!!!
It's just makes me really happy because to see people getting together and doing these projects just makes me want to cry
As someone with high functional autism and a creative passion for art... I love this.
I can relate to you a lot
I would buy their art because it's all beautiful
ginga ninja360 Samee
I almost cried the people seemed so happy
THIS is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!
TH-cam make this video trending please
they don’t “make” it trending, it has to have a certain amount of views in a certain amount of time.if everyone banded together and watched, or it went viral, it could be on trending. but i totally agree.
I would love to have a similar space to work in; seeing all those cool artworks really inspire me to create
Kelly Nguyen same. its so free and unobstructed. i want to learn how to be comfortable with that
Kelly Nguyen I agree!! I'm seriously going to look up places similar to this near me!
There is a a place called Oh My Gallery in Plymouth Massachusetts. Special Needs people can go and make crafts and art. You can also work there as well to help out. My cousin work there. It’s in Downtown Plymouth. Even if you can’t work there you can support the business and but the things they make.
Cool me too
🐞💖✨👏🌈Thank you for sharing your magic beautiful artists, you are all amazing and your shining bright! Thank you also to the director of this thriving place where everyone is cherished, deeply loved and valued Thank you for sharing your gifts with us 👍🎁🌟
I know this gave everyone a warm feeling in their heart.
I see these people and I see pure expression of creativity. When I was in my visual arts diploma course I really struggled with thinking too much and felt like I was boxed in by the requirements of the projects. I struggled to look past making art that made sense, had an explanation, looked pretty and was sell-able. These people are unhindered from such pressures and ways of thinking, they simply create. My prof kept telling me, "Do not think, just make 'stuff' " and I really struggled with that. I'm not saying that there is no thinking behind what these people do, in some ways I'm sure that they think even more than us neurotypical people, but they are not being told to express themselves in a certain way, in a certain medium or a certain color. They just do. They are more of an artist then I will ever be.
Because they care about the happiness of the process of creating something. They don't care about the criticism or if their piece is going to be the best that they have ever made, or about grades, competitions. Today I was struggling to take my brush to try something and I spent my day on Instagram looking work of other people and thinking that my art is never going to be as good as them.
Well said
This is so cute! My school has a program like this, and they also have a band program for the kids who are special Ed. It makes my heart happy!
there is actually an amazing film called „Nice“ . It tells a story about a women who worked at a mental hospital and wanted to heal the patients through art. I really recommended it
Can I please go here? This is so amazing that I don’t care that I’m not disabled, this is probably the closest I could get to an art community college if this was in the UK.
I wanna volunteer for something like this ... I love children,elderly,disabled and pets they are the purest form of love ❤
If you get an elderly disabled pet you'd have three of your four loves combined. XD
Go on google, find a place and ask :D I volunteer with kids with mental disabilities at camp during school vacations and it's amazing (14+hrs work per day for 2 weeks straight is exhausting but super fun)
Angry Applesauce how about an elderly disabled pet [that because they are a dog, is really your, you “child”] for a 4/4 XD
*Wistfulcup*
We are totally talking about my dog right now. Absolutely my child! XD
Lizzy Ruiz Wood I agree!!! I'm going to Google it after I'm done watching the video again!!😆
I appreciate what these people are doing to help the disabled. I love art, and my philosophy is that anyone can do it. No one should care what people think, this world is full of beautiful things. We should let people who are different express this. We are all special and unique, and art is a way that helps us all show it. Personally for me if I was normal, none of the pieces of art I've ever made would be good. It's what makes me different that makes my art better.
Hi
everyone should have access to make and enjoy art, art will always be in our history, in our hearts and souls. art is one of the most effective tools of expression. art is love and love is art.
I want to see people with disabilities follow their dreams as long as they can achieve. I'm so impressed to see this artist & I suggest people don't be mean & mistreat people with disabilities don't never talk to them any kind of way. Please be friendly to a disabled person
how do i donate to this wonderful organization?
adidashea29 www.creativegrowth.org/get-involved/
Joey Baseball ok......that wasn't funny
Alexandria Hernandez it was if you have a sense of humor
Eggs with leggs it’s indeed not funny, but calling him an asshole, makes you the asshole.
yall are no fun, joey’s comment was funny. stop taking things so seriously
I dont even know how many times ive watched this. Its amazing, and also super beautiful visually
As someone diagnosed with autism, this made me break down crying in happiness.
We need more people like this man. If you aren’t using your talent to help the world, you are wasting your talent.
This broke my heart 😭😢
I would literally give anything to volunteer their
Cloudsey' same here.
Me too
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i'm so happy to see all these people in a safe place where they can be themselves and express themselves through so many beautiful mediums, simply amazing to see
Treating people with disabilities as human always works very well. This video is one of many examples
This guy just wants to make other people have value and that is so great
Someone tell me who would dislike this video. Like those 72 people don’t have a heart it’s crazy! I’m in the 15k who actually liked it and met something to them.
I am so overwhelmed.
Fausto King )
*Art is the best way to express yourself* 💕
It's so rare to find so much happiness in one room. What a fantastic man