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Art Buddy Spotlight: Dayna Goebel, Mentor
Our creative mentors are the heart of Art Buddies. And today, our hearts are heavy from the loss of one amazing mentor, Dayna Goebel (Brown).
Dayna joined Art Buddies in 2012 and mentored for four seasons. What some didn't know was that Dayna was also fighting pancreatic cancer and came to Art Buddies as a 2.5 hour escape from what she called her "Cancer Circus." She wanted to focus her energy in a positive way, to inspire a child's creative spirit, and Art Buddies was the perfect fit.
What Dayna didn't know was how many others she would inspire with her creativity and amazing outlook on life -- grateful for every moment, and living each day to the fullest.
For anyone who followed her journey and often humorous commentary on CaringBridge, they know her mantra -- SMILE TODAY -- and that she would close every entry with three things she loved about that day.
So in honor and memory of the amazing Dayna, here are three things Art Buddies loved about you:
Your positive energy that saw the silver lining in the darkest cloud, and helped others do the same.
Your idea to give Art Buddies kids a "challenge item" to further spark their imagination.
The gift of hope and happiness you gave to everyone who knew you.
In loving memory of Dayna, smile today!
Art Buddies accepts mentor applications ever fall and spring. Learn how you can volunteer with Art Buddies at http://www.artbuddies.org/volunteer/.
From 'The Importance of The Creative Arts for Children and Teens'
This inspiring article from Parenting Today from Child Development Institute reinforces the important work of Art Buddies, and the real impact our creative mentors have on the kids we serve.
The article states, in a ten-year national study by Shirley Brice Heath of Stanford University, it was discovered that young people who are involved in highly effective non-school arts-based community programs in under-resourced communities, in comparison with a national sample of students were:
4x more likely to win an academic award, such as being on the honor roll.
8x times more likely to receive a community service award.
3x more likely to win a school attendance award.
4x more likely to participate in a math or science fair.
Likely to score higher on their SAT college admission test scores if they have been involved for more than four years of after-school arts study.
Read more: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/multiple_intelligences/the-importance-of-the-creative-arts-for-children-and-teens/#ixzz39SGawmQn
Art Buddies accepts mentor applications ever fall and spring. Learn how you can volunteer with Art Buddies at http://www.artbuddies.org/volunteer/.
Inaugural Posters & Pints was a Hit!
A huge thank you to the nearly 1,000 attendees, vendors, artists and volunteers who helped make our inaugural Posters & Pints event on June 21, 2014 a terrific success! Attendees browsed unique beer themed posters while tasting local brews, and mingling with friends amongst an excited crowd.
This one-of-a-kind event made for a spectacular night filled with an amazing group of people coming together to support local artisans and Art Buddies.
Below are just a few photos from the event. For more great shots, visit the album on ThriftyHipster.com from your computer or tablet.
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography
© 2014 Jay Larson Photography