Art & Soul is supported spiritually and financially by Art & Soul members.
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As a member, you may use the studio for creative adventures anytime special events or classes are not being held. You may bring guests at a special rate. You will have a voice in the operation and vision of the studio and your ideas and gifts will have a place to manifest and bloom.
Are you ready to join this juicy group of creative and heartful people? Please read the details below, and you can email us with any additional questions.
Mission
We are a community of people committed to the evolution and sustenance of a studio space that will provide an environment for artistic and spiritual exploration and growth for ourselves and for the community at large.
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Vision
We intend to create a safe, spacious and inviting environment where light, love and art show up on a regular basis.
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Practices
Our practices are not art theories they are applied art practices that lead to authentic art making.
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we welcome all modalities of art making
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Our Founder
Arunima Orr —
painter, writer, performance artist and teacher—is founder and director of Art & Soul, a studio opened in 1988 and dedicated to artistic growth, creative development and healing and transformation through the arts.
Benefits:
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Access to studio space for personal use
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Key to studio
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15% discount on all Art and Soul classes for Supporting Members
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Members may bring guests to the studio (please consider a donation); $10 materials fee per person if studio materials are used.
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Education, Play Days, Field Trips, and other Special Events
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Inclusion in the annual Open House
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May check out books from the Art & Soul library for two weeks
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Personal Investment (as of January 2025):
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Membership:
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Single member: $100
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Two members from the same household: $150
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Out of town member: $50
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College student member: $50
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payment is due the 15th of each month
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$100 one-time joining fee for new members.
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1 to 3 hours a month volunteering on a team or event to keep this community thriving
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Friend of Art & Soul: one-time or recurring monthly donation of any amount (no membership benefits other than the joy of giving).
Leadership:
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The Board of Directors meets once a month to handle business and other issues.
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Board of Directors membership is voted on annually at the November members' meeting.
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Members are welcome to attend Art & Soul board meetings.
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For more information about membership, please email us or call 615-460-1161.