Upcoming Events

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Event Date & Location: Join Our Place Art for career readiness program for individuals   with Autism and other disabilities 14 and up. Topics will include: "Exploring Occupations," "Resume," Applying for a Job," "Interview Skills," "Self-Advocacy Skills: My Rights and Decision Making," etc. In addition, to  in-person work-based learning opportunities. Classes are offered in-person small groups and virtual. Individual lessons are also available in-person/and via zoom.

Now registering for Summer 2023 session ages 14 and up. Summer 2023 Theme: Career Exploration. For more information regarding program prices, registration packet and program schedule contact info@ourplaceart.com. 

Our Place Art Young Adult Program has been designed for recent graduates and young adults with Autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to continue to master individual education plans and develop new skills as emerging adults in the community. This program will focus on securing permanent employment opportunities and developing the necessary  independent living skills needed to navigate the community in order to be successful adults.

Programs will be offered weekly in-person both half-day and full-time activities. For more information regarding program prices, registration packet and program schedule  contact info@ourplaceart.com

Event Dates & Location: Once a month Our Place Art participants perform acts of kindness in our community. For example: collecting can goods and non-perishable food items to donate to local food banks or donating books and toys to local kids in need etc.

Spring/Summer community service projects TBA. Registration is  FREE, but required. For more information or to register contact info@ourplaceart.com. Please cancel your registration if unable to attend to allow for those on the waiting list to attend. 

Event Dates & Location: Our Place Art Organization is hosting the 5th annual Bowl for Autism at Maple Hall, located at 414 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902. Join us on Thursday, October 26th from 5-7pm. The event will support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. All proceeds will benefit our life-skills and educational programs and our various therapeutic programs. For event sponsorship information or to register contact info@ourplaceart.com

Event Date & Location: Join Our Place Art for our social skills program for individuals with Autism and other disabilities. Each month, individuals will have the opportunity to participate in fun-filled community activities while also developing basic social skills such as: "Making Friends," "Emotions," "Good Character/Character Counts."  

 Summer Session begins June 2023. For more information or to register to receive social skills calendar/and registration packet contact info@ourplaceart.com, Please cancel your registration if unable to attend to allow for those on the waiting list to attend. 

Art Dates & Location:  For the safety of our program participants and community we are taking several new safety measures, as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). classes are postponed. Spring 2022 dates TBA. Teen/Young Adult Workshops from 1 pm to 3 pm at Central Baptist Church, Fountain City  located at 5364 North Broadway Street Knoxville, TN 37918. 

Our Place Art Organization Inc.’s art workshops allow individuals with disabilities to express their artistic side! We explore different art mediums, including watercolor, pen and ink, pastels and mixed texture. Program cost: $10 per workshop. For more information or to register contact info@ourplaceart.com. Please cancel your registration if unable to attend to allow for those on the waiting list to attend.  

Garden Dates & Location: For the safety of our program participants and community we are taking several new safety measures, as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). classes are postponed. Spring Dates TBA. Youth workshops from 1 pm to 3 pm at Central Baptist Church, Fountain City  located at 5364 North Broadway Street Knoxville, TN 37918. 

Gardening activities designed for individuals with disabilities of all ages. This is a free program! For more information or to register contact info@ourplaceart.com.  Please cancel your registration if unable to attend to allow for those on the waiting list to attend. 

Cooking Date & Location: For the safety of our program participants and community we are taking several new safety measures, as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). classes are postponed.  For more information contact info@ourplaceart.com  

Dates TBA at Whole Foods Market located at 6730 Papermill Drive Knoxville, TN 37919. Our Place Art Organization Inc. inclusive cooking club open to individuals of all abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and healthy eating, while making yummy treats!  

Our Place Art Organization Incorporated was awarded the Akima Club Grant.

Funding in the amount of $500 was awarded to help support the organization's Career Readiness Program for transitional age youth with disabilities.

  Our Place Art Organization Incorporated was awarded the Arby's Foundation grant for career readiness and youth leadership.  

Funding in the amount of $20,000 was awarded to help with our career readiness/life-skills programs.