"Before children speak, they sing.
Before they write, they paint.
As soon as they stand, they dance.
Art is the basis of human expression."
Phylicia Rashad
Everyone is
Welcome
Created For Adults with Disabilities to Create
At Art & Soul, we welcome adults with cognitive, mental, hearing challenges, sight challenges, and all other physical disabilities. Our goal is to help them express themselves and to find purpose.
All events are free to attend, and supported by donations to the Art and Soul Fiscal Sponsorship Fund.
All participants must be registered to attend classes.
All participants with disabilities can be registered through an agency, or by individual registration by contacting Val Olson.
Don't forget to see how you can get involved, read our story, or see how it works! We're glad you're here.
Upcoming Classes
GROUP YOGA CLASSES
CLASSES WILL RESUME IN JANUARY 2024
TIME: 12 p.m.
PLACE: Red River Human Services Foundation
4302 17th Ave S, Fargo ND
Group Dance Class (Hip Hop)
Every Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:15 until December 14th, 2023.
Classes held at Red River Dance and Performing Company, 2921 Fiechtner Drive in Fargo.
CHRISTMAS RECITAL FOR THE DANCE CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2023.
IT WILL BE HELD AT HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN MOORHEAD MN AT 10:30 A.M.
Future Offerings
Art & Soul Art Shows
Date: TBD
After we have a collection of the art created in our group classes, we will be hosting art shows! These events will be open to the community, and the artist installations will all be by our Art & Soul participants. Creating a community of adults with disabilities.
“Art shows grow each participant’s entrepreneurial spirit - they may never sell a piece of art, but what matters is the sense of accomplishment and pride in showing and explaining the pieces they created.” - Valerie Olson
To get on the email list for upcoming shows contact Val Olson today!
Group Cooking Classes
(Future Offerings)
Date: TBD | Location: TBD
Good Food is Good for the Soul. We are planning on offering group cooking classes geared toward adults with disabilities.
To get on the email list for upcoming Group Cooking Classes, or to volunteer to teach a group cooking class, contact Val Olson today!
Group Hip-Hop and Jazz Dance Class
Date: Every Thursday Evening Until December 15th, 2023 for Fall session.
Time: 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Red River Dance and Performing Company
2921 Fiechtner Drive, Fargo ND
Instructor: Bailey Fletcher
Class is limited to 10 individuals.
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Participants must register with Art and Soul #701-730-7075.
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Waivers will need to be signed for Art and Soul and Red River Dance.
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Staff/guardian is required as needed for dancer.
Group Music Classes
(Future Offerings)
Date: TBD | Location: TBD
Music is an Art Good for the Soul! We are planning on offering group music classes geared toward adults with disabilities.
To get on the email list for upcoming Group Music Classes, or to volunteer to teach a group music class, contact Val Olson today!
Group Yoga Classes
will resume in January, 2024.
Instructor: Allison Grippe, owner of Yuj Yoga in Fargo.
Location: Red River Human Services Foundation Gym
4302 17th Ave S, Fargo ND
Wheelchair Accessible
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Participants must register with Art and Soul
701-730-7075. -
Waivers will need to be signed.
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Staff/Guardian required as needed.