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Arts A focal point for much of the work of One
Sixty Eight is centered in the arts. The arts are so widely varied
and accessible to all individuals no matter what their abilities or interests.
fine arts
(drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, sculpture, printmaking...)
performance arts
(music, dance, drama...)
written and spoken word
(poetry, creative writing, song writing...)
the crafts
(culinary, metalsmithing, woodworking, stained glass...)
As we strive to offer only the
highest quality arts experiences for individuals of all ages, we will
help to...
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develop core human values and
pro-social skills in order to build strong
character.
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develop self-esteem and
self-confidence through encouragement and validation.
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develop the courage to make
healthy and appropriate life choices.
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inspire interest in the
development of a marketable skill (vocation).
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encourage ownership in their lives
and future through involvement in productive opportunities and
recognition that their ideas are beneficial and that their potential is limitless.
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develop life-long learning skills
by sparking the curiosity to learn, which is wisdom.
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build healthy relationships that
cross all barriers.
Why the arts?
Recently, much has been researched and
written about the value of the arts in all spectrums of
life. Here are just a few quotes that effectively promote the arts
as a powerful tool for shaping our world.
"Artist focus on what
is, and not on what can be, not on what's missing... That's the
critical distinction that helps young people discover creative ways of
learning, communicating, working and behaving."
William Cleveland
"Art can change
lives. Art can turn around a troubled teenager, help a kid kick
drugs, get young men and women off the streets and into creative and
constructive pursuits. Art can change attitudes, build
self-esteem, and redirect the path of the wayward. Art can prevent
despair."
Jane Alexander
"Craftsmanship set a
style, an idea, an attitude. There is a direct correlation between
the arts and self-esteem."
Bill Strickland
Philosophy
- Read more about our philosophy and the role the arts play in that at Philosophy
Links to more on the
value of the arts:
The Arts: A Lifetime of Learning
Americans
for the Arts
National
Art Education Association
New
Horizons for Learning: Arts in Education
Rand
Corporation -
Reframing the Debate About the Value of the Arts
NY
Times Art and Design
Manchester
Craftsman's Guild Success Stories
The Gray Space Center for
Creativity
The Gray Space Center for Creativity is our home office, studio and
gallery. It is located on 1115 East Main Street in
Rochester. It is a center for creativity and exploration as well
as a gallery to showcase work done by One Sixty Eight friends and
artists. This space exists for a myriad of purposes:
- To offer time/space where artists of
all types can share the creation of their arts with the
world through
classes, workshops, forums, discussions, "jams", lessons,
mentoring, etc.
- To view the
creations and share in the inspirations of others.
- To share in discussions
and experiences centered on thought, philosophy, spirituality,
culture,
education, current/historical events, science/technology, the
arts…leading to lasting
personal and
community enrichment.
We invite people to come and experience creative thought and the
creative process for themselves.
The
name Gray
Space comes from the space between black and white, "rite"
and wrong, left and right, sacred and profane; the questions where the
answers dwell. Over the past several years, I have
come to refer to this commonly as the gray space, or those of us who are
able to ask questions and see value in our doubt as those who are gray
thinkers. It just seemed appropriate to name a center for arts and
creative exploration after the heart of gray.
See photos
of the Gray Space.
Check out our programs at
our Schedule of Events page.
Get directions to The Gray
Space at our Directions page.
We are a proud and active member of HUA (Hungerford
Urban Artisans). HUA
is a group of artisans who have come together for community and to raise
awareness of the fantastic artisans practicing their crafts within the
walls of the Hungerford building.
For more information, check out the web site at www.huastudios.org.
Furthering the Conversation
Gray
Chautauqua
Conversations worth Having...Experiences worth Sharing...
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