ABOUT AWAKENING MINDS ART
Founded in 2009 by Sarah Crisp(Ricker)
Established as a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization in July 2013
Awakening Minds Art originally was a part of the nationwide organization, Art Without Boundaries. In 2010 Sarah (Crisp) Ricker decided to break away from the organization and build the program independently to fit the needs of the community.
AMA originally began as a traveling program, working only in student's homes, schools and nursing homes. The studio has had four "homes" since then. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the studio was closed due to lack of income for several months. The organization focused on rebuilding during 2020-2021 while providing off site services until finding the current space on Tiffin ave.
AMA provides a place for people to be themselves and not feel judged. Therapeutic Programs are carefully designed for special needs individuals of all ages, and Educational Programs are for all walks of life, no matter your age or ability!
OUR STUDENTS DESERVE ART
THE MISSION
To provide therapeutic and educational visual art programs to all ages & abilities.
THE VISION
To create affirming, all-inclusive spaces where people have the confidence to develop into the best version of themselves. Awakening Minds works towards building skills that help people not only feel success within our community, but to be successful throughout their lives.
Awakening Minds Art provides art classes in Findlay, Ohio and surrounding areas.