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ACHIEVING HIS DREAMOF BECOMING AN AUTHOR
LIBERTY ARC UNVEILS COLLABORATIVE MOSAIC ART PIECE Earlier this year, Liberty ARC announced the installation and unveiling of their collaborative mosaic titled “My Best Life.” The 4’ by 6’ mosaic, created by artist Linda Biggers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is made of tile and glass and displayed in the lobby of Liberty ARC’s Day Supports Center building. Biggers began working on the mosaic last year with 30 Liberty ARC artists, and Liberty ARC Assistant Hab Specialist Amy Devendorf. Small sections of the mosaic were created by different groups of artists, and everything was brought together to form the final piece. Artists gained knowledge about the history of mosaic artwork and used new techniques to create the masterpiece. The theme of “My Best Life” details what is important to Liberty ARC’s artists in their own lives. The mosaic also represents how Liberty ARC supports individuals with disabilities to live their best lives, and reflects the agency’s culture and values. Liberty ARC received supporting funds for the project through a 2021 Arts Education grant from Saratoga Arts and the Amsterdam Walmart Community Grant Program.
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Zane has spent eight years working diligently on an exciting book through The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence's Community Arts Program. Zane started his book, Exciting Fighters, during the Arts Program's "Imaginary Arts" class, where individuals learn writing, character development, and have the opportunity to put their imagination to the test. Aside from working with class leader, DSP Mike Borrelli, on developing this exciting sci-fi story, Zane put hours of his own time into the plot. It is a futuristic story about our planet being destroyed and what happens when we turn to Planet Titan for survival. Zane did a wonderful job with developing an exciting and climactic plot for this sci-fi read. The agency is so proud of him for his perseverance toward his goal of being an author.
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