The LifeScape Center for the Arts specialty program provides access to the creative arts for children and adults. There are opportunities in both visual and performing arts that are modified to each individual’s needs. It is supported through private gifts.
Provide visual arts which are created independently and of higher caliber.
Provide individualized adaptations to make art accessible to everyone.
Create performing arts experiences which provide a high level of entertainment.
On the importance of recognizing individuals for their abilities rather than their disabilities.
Bolster confidence in the artists and teaches them there is no wrong way to do art.
The Center for the Arts has a strong emphasis on individualized creation in the visual arts. The program is able to provide adapted tools and methods and continually works to find accessible and out-of-the-box ways to ensure independence for all artists.
The Center for the Arts provides at least one major performing arts opportunity every year that features an all-ability cast of performers. The productions work together to bring together performers from LifeScape as well as individuals within the community who may or may not have a disability. The collaborations have brought tremendous success both on stage and behind the scenes.
Major funding is provided by The Howard and Louise Kelley Center for the Arts Endowment Fund, established in 2017 with an estate gift to the LifeScape Foundation. Significant funding is also provided by the LifeScape Ambassadors, grants, and other private donors. LifeScape does encourage further gifts to this endowment fund, to help provide meaningful arts experiences to children and adults with disabilities. To learn more, contact the LifeScape Foundation at (605) 444-9800.
The Center for the Arts is honored to work with multiple organizations locally and across the state and country to ensure the highest level of programming possible.
Both Camp Bravo and Camp Create are retreat opportunities to explore artistic expression.
Done in conjunction with the LifeScape Center for the Arts and Dakota Players. This day camp is designed for performers of all abilities, ages 8 – 30. Campers spend the week exploring their performing skills, having an exciting camp experience, and making memories to last a lifetime! Theatre classes offer the opportunity to explore movement, music, and performance – all of which can be adapted to meet the needs of each participant. The week culminates with a fantastic performance! Along with theatre, campers participate in fun camp activities like crafts,, games, singing and dancing, and making new friends.
Camp Create is an artist retreat for adult artists supported by LifeScape who spend a long weekend nestled into the prairie at Joy Ranch. Participants work alongside professional guest artists and have exposure to high end materials and techniques; all the while being adapted as needed to the individual. Each artist creates at least two high quality pieces they are able to return home with as well as display in local art showings in the Sioux Falls area. Along with creating art, participants are able to enjoy social activities like dances, bingo, and karaoke to name a few, as well as forging new friendships and creating lasting memories that keep everyone coming back again and again.
Learn more about our Center for the Arts programs by contacting us at (605) 444-9853 or click below to fill out a short form and we will reach out to you shortly.
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