The Art of Autism
United States
About
Founded in 2005, The Art of Autism is a charity based in United States working on arts & culture, disability.
The Art of Autism is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit and international collaboration that supports and showcases autistic artists, musicians, filmmakers, poets and writers, as well as neurodivergent creatives. It runs an online gallery, publishes blog posts, art and poetry, and hosts a newsletter of opportunities. It also offers mentorship, art exhibits, neurodiversity panels, workshops, and merchandise licensed from its artists. Its stated mission is to empower autistic people and their families through participation in the arts. The organisation partners with museums, autism organisations and arts groups to hold exhibits and events, and it pays some neurodivergent bloggers for submissions. Its board includes autistic and non-autistic members.
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Womens History Month Art Contest
Arts & Culture
Annual art contest held each March, with winners announced on the organisation's website.
Artsong Project
Arts & Culture
Collaborative project with Central Washington University combining autism, music, poetry and art.
Autism Mentorship Project
Employment & Skills
Mentorship and skills development for artists, writers and filmmakers on the autism spectrum, including entrepreneurship support.
Poems & Art for Peace
Peace & Conflict
Annual peace-themed art and poetry project published on the organisation's website.
Color of Sound
Arts & Culture
Exhibition featuring Southern California artists on the autism spectrum, shown at Oceanside Museum of Art.
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Disability Rights Award for Outstanding Nonprofit
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Apple, Mainly Mozart, San Diego State University Autism Center, Oceanside Museum of Art, Central Washington University, Squag
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