DCMJ Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 My son is profoundly disabled and spends his weekdays in adult day care at an RHD (Resources for Human Development) facility in St Peters, MO, Blank Canvas Studios. They provide materials and assistance for their clients to produce art, craft items, and music/video productions. Their work is displayed for sale and when sold, the client receives 75% of the proceeds of the sale. The 25% retained is used to cover the costs of materials. When I picked up my son for visitation, I learned that he'd made his first sale and received a "paycheck" this week. The look on his face when we discussed it was worth far more than the value of the check. Truly priceless. I am so grateful that we found RHD/BCS and that we were able to place him in their program. As you might surmise, many of the care facilities provide little more than a warehouse for their clients. Most are not pleasant places at all. He goes every day with joy and clearly loves to be there. Very proud of my son, to say the least. The obstacles he must overcome on a daily basis just to rise and meet the day are daunting. If I had even a small fraction of that spirit and will, I would own the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Good on ya both! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Absolutely wonderful! Congrats to you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 That is great!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Awesome!!! Do they have a web page that we could possible buy or bid on there art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Congratulations on finding a venue where your son can find some fulfillment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMJ Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thank you very much gentlemen. When my son accomplishes something it is a big deal, and I'll shout it loudly, no question. Awesome!!! Do they have a web page that we could possible buy or bid on there art? They show during local art shows, primarily those oriented to "outsider art". Website for the org is here: http://blankcanvasstudios.org/ The shows I've been aware of are held at the Koken Art Factory in St Louis. Koken specializes in supporting the outsider artist community. http://kokenartfactory.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Awesome. Triumph of the spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fate0n3 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 This is such a great story!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks for sharing, some of us have life so easy. In my opinion - You do Own the World- Edited May 5, 2013 by AlamoShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks for sharing this and congratulations to you and of course the artist himself. Made my weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 That has to be such awesome feeling, congrats.to Him and you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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