Eastern Shore Art Center receives grant for outreach programming

Staff Report
Posted 2/9/22

FAIRHOPE — For more than two decades, the "Art Without Limits" program at the Eastern Shore Art Center has served those who may not otherwise have been exposed to art, including children, the …

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Eastern Shore Art Center receives grant for outreach programming

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FAIRHOPE — For more than two decades, the "Art Without Limits" program at the Eastern Shore Art Center has served those who may not otherwise have been exposed to art, including children, the deaf and blind, those with chronic illnesses or disabilities, veterans and senior citizens.

Officials say a $2,500 grant from Wind Creek Hospitality will allow ESAC to expand its outreach program which has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

"Each year the need for our outreach far outweighs the resources available to serve those who stand to benefit most from the healing power of art," said ESAC Executive Director Bryant Whelan. "The grant from Wind Creek Hospitality will be a huge boost to helping the program continue to thrive."

The program, led by Nancy Raia, served nearly 3,000 children and adults in the community each year, but since 2020, social distancing and other restrictions significantly reduced ESAC's impact.

"My programming has adapted and shifted due to quarantines, including revamping some lessons to a virtual format," Raia said. "I spend more time teaching via Facebook or YouTube these days."
Whelan said that Wind Creek executives told them that the outreach program marries well with their mission to serve children through education.

"This program allows us to support the community beyond the walls of our physical building with education and enrichment activities for those who in some cases have never been to the Art Center," he said. "The grant from Wind Creek is a big boost for our community."
For more information, contact Adrienne Clow, marketing director, at adrienne@esartcenter.org or call 251-928-2228, extension 103. Visit esartcenter.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for daily updates.