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The Future of Art - Progressive Art Studio Collective BY GRETCHEN STILL
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rogressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) is an art and design studio, and gallery program of Services To Enhance Potential (STEP), located in Detroit, Southgate, Westland, and virtually. PASC is dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs to advance individual career paths in the art and design fields. Founded in 2021, PASC is the first progressive art studio in Wayne County, Michigan, bringing focus to the artistic talent, expression, and life experiences of adults with disabilities, making a considerable change in their lives. Using a “progressive art studio” model, PASC participants are provided with opportunities to exhibit and sell their artwork in professional exhibitions and online galleries. This past year, the PASC program supported over 175 artists across our 3 studios, participated in events and exhibitions across the United States and visited numerous Southeast Michigan art galleries and museums to further artist exposure to artistic methods and styles. For more information about the Progressive Art Studio Collective, please visit www.progressiveartstudiocollective.org.
Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is a nonprofit organization which provides support and services to nearly 1,400 persons with disabilities and other mental health needs in Macomb and Wayne Counties. A major goal of Services To Enhance Potential is to increase the number of persons who are employed, self-employed, and volunteer in their communities. STEP provides and supports a variety of employment and self-employment options. We were founded in 1972 to bring an employment focus to individuals with a disability and have developed a strong reputation in the community for doing so. Learn more about STEP at www.stepcentral.org.
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1. Southgate PASC Studio 2. PASC Artist Stanley Brown 3. PASC Artist Manual Bart and Art Advisor Eleni Zaharopoulos 8
January 2024
