Jason Licht is Passion Works featured artist for October. Jason is a poet and artist, as well as one of the studio's resident philosophers. He is a dedicated advocate for persons with disabilities and was very active in promoting a statewide bill to have the term “mental retardation” dropped from local county boards and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Artistically, his abstract expressionist style embraces the full range of human emotions. Jason continues to develop his style and is constantly searching for new artistic expression.
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Filmaker Melissa Godoy produced a short film highlighting the spirit and energy of Passion Works Studio. See first hand how Passion Works Artists define the purpose and ideals of the studio. Click here to view “Passion Works: Inspiring and Liberating the Human Spirit through the Arts."
First Steps, Small Steps, Giant Leaps... Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Atco, Inc.
In 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon, Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was released, New York Mets win their first World Series, Kellogg's introduced Frosted Mini-Wheats and Atco began providing services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Now, 40 years later, Atco, Inc. and Atco Adult Services are celebrating their growth and accomplishments.
Please celebrate, network and enjoy refreshments with us on
Thursday, October 8, 4:30 – 6:30 pm at Atco, Inc.,
20 E. State St. in Athens.
For more information call 740-592-6659.
See demonstrations of activities and employment offered by Atco, including Pro Point Writing Instruments, Packaging Department, senior programming, pet therapy, sensory integration and gardening, cooking and nutrition, community inclusion, life skills training, developmental activity center, Passion Works and Personnel Plus. Awards will be given to Senator Jimmy Stewart and Representative Debbie Phillips for their work towards removing the term “mental retardation” from state and local agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Ohio University Alumni Association is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit the Athens Food Pantry. The drive will take place between October 8-15. There is also a prize for the business that collects the most cans. Help the Athens Food Pantry and Passion Works by bringing a can (or a case of cans) to our artfully decorated collection box located inside our uptown studio at 20 E. State Street. Cans may be dropped off Monday through Friday 9-6 and Saturday 10-5.
Parades, athletics, food and much more…there will be plenty of fun for everyone in Athens.
Ohio University Homecoming Weekend is October 16-18.
While in town, check out Passion Works at its new uptown location and remember…the Passion Flower is the official flower of Athens. Don’t leave town without one!
Passion Works Studio will host its 3rd Annual Fine Art Sale on Saturday, October 24th from 10am-8pm at the studio’s Gallery Shop. We hope you can come and bring a friend too!
Art lovers will be able to peruse an extensive collection of one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures. Get an early start on your holiday shopping list with an original piece of art or one of many well-known products such as Passion Flowers, jewelry and decorative tiles.
The studio is located at 20 E State Street, Athens, OH. Call 592-3673 ext. 3 or visit our web site for more information about this upcoming event. Refreshments, door prizes and a raffle will be included in the festivities. Through the production of art, Passion Works creates innovative employment for artists with and without disabilities. All proceeds of the sale will be used to continue arts programming.
The Athens Uptown Business Association, a division of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a “Trick or Treat” for area youngsters. The event will be held on Monday, October 26, 5:30-7 pm. Be sure to visit all the uptown businesses - we look forward to “treating” you at Passion Works!
This year the Uptown Athens Halloween Block Party is Saturday, October 31. Come by the Passion Works Studio to build your costume around a hand-painted mask. Visit the Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau to see the weekend schedule of events and learn how to Get Your Spook On!
Featured Item:
Mugs
Penguins, wolves, angels, kitty's and more ….. let these cheerful designs by Passion Works Artists greet you each morning! We have been told these mugs are great to have on hand for a quick thank you or holiday gift.
E-mail our customer service representative, at orders@passionworks.org or call 1-800-784-9843 ext. 212.