Art Programs
Imagine!’s art program provides individuals in our services with opportunities to pursue art both therapeutically and professionally. The artists involved in services take art classes, attend art market events, get opportunities to display their art in professional exhibits, and work with Imagine!’s team of specialists to sell their art, or print it on various merchandise.
Imagine!’s Art Program is an inclusive community that supports neurodiverse individuals who have a passion for creativity and self-expression. We offer inclusive opportunities for our artists to create, display, promote, and sell their works in and around the communities in which they live.
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Imagine! encourages inclusivity. Our services are always looking for ways to get involved and engaged with our community.
The Art Team
Dani Michaelis is Imagine!'s Art Program Specialist. Her focus is on Imagine!'s art programming and promotion. She has been with Imagine! for over 7 years and began as a direct support professional with the adult program. She enjoys working with our artists, promoting their creativity, supporting them to find new techniques, and finding resources for them within their community.
Imagine! Artists
Imagine! artists create one-of-a-kind pieces of art in a variety of medias. Click through some of our favorite pieces from each of our featured artists.
Hear From Imagine! Artists
"I want to use my art as a stress release, especially when worried about personal and work things that weigh heavily on my art."
-Imagine! artist
"I want to publish a second book."
-Imagine! artist and author
"My art has a Native American focus. I would like to print my art on merchandise, like sweatshirts."
-Imagine! artist
"I want to make more paintings to sell and make into cards."
-Imagine! artist
Imagine! Presents Center Stage
Center Stage is Imagine!'s adult theater program. We partner with Dandelion Arts Collective and Parlando School of Musical Arts to make this program happen. The performers put on two shows each year. For each show, they spend roughly 10 weeks planning and rehearsing before the live show. The group creates the storyline, the characters, the setting, the props, etc. for the show. The final show is a unique creation all their own.
Art Program Partnerships
Thank you to our partners for supporting Imagine! artists!
Dandelion Arts Collective
Tumbleweed Art Collective
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Dairy Arts Center
Studio Arts Boulder
Firsthand Art Markets
Artist Group
The artist group we support create art goals each year that they work towards. They attend Imagine! Art classes to make their creations. We join several art markets throughout the year in Boulder and Broomfield counties, and occasionally the Denver area. Our artists enjoy attending art galleries, displaying their art at galleries, and going to studios to create. These artists also work on self promotion, and will soon have a website to display, promote, and sell their works.