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Artist-in-Residence Program
Since fall 2000, Schowalter Villa has
offered classes in pottery taught by one of our artists-in-residence, Paul Friesen.
Schowalter Villa residents, members of the Hesston Wellness Center, college
students and students of all ages have been active in a variety of classes.
Paul involves other community art
professionals, including but not limited to, photographers, painters and
sculptors. With the involvement of all these different groups, these
programs not only teach specific arts but give excellent opportunities for
community members to interact with people of different age groups, including the
elderly, educating the public that “life is good” after retirement.
Paul’s dreams for this innovative program also include encouraging other artists
to set-up their studios on the Schowalter campus, creating an atmosphere of
creativity and knowledge that would keep our residents and community members
“learning and growing” in a variety of artistic endeavors. In 2002
KAHSA
recognized the program with it's Innovation of the Year award.
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