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Open Arts Minnesota Featured in International Publication Flipping the Story on Disability and Violence:People with Intellectual Disability and Allies Leading the Change by Patsie Frawley and Nancy Fitzsimons!
Flipping the Story on Disability and Violence Book Cover 2026
Open Arts Minnesota was pleased to be included in this new publication by Routledge. The authors provide research evidence about how the protection systems have not prevented people from abuse and violence and may actually cause greater isolation for people with disabilities. They talk about how societal attitudes contribute to the continuing problem of violence and how “Upstream” work at the societal level needs to occur. They feature how the arts can help at the societal level to strengthen advocacy/leadership skills/personal agency, create community and change societal perceptions on disability.
Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont Presented The Talent Studio on November 21st and 22nd!
Cast members of The Talent Studio!
Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont staged The Talent Studio to enthusiastic crowds on November 21st and 22nd at the Fairmont High School Performing Arts Center. The play told the story of a small art’s studio striving to create an inclusive community open to all people. The group was thrilled with their performance and look forward to performing again in the future!
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The Schmeeckle Foundation of Martin County