All Hands Meeting
Apr
10

All Hands Meeting

As you all know this is a very stressful time for non-profits in the US, especially for those of us who serve the neurodiverse community. Autistry is well into our 17th year, and we have weathered many storms, not the least being the COVID years. We met every challenge head on and did not miss a day of service. In fact, our program has grown. 

The challenges we face today are primarily financial. Autistry operates without debt. Autistry is, for the most part, funded by the students who receive support from Regional Centers. The Centers receive funding from the Department of Development Services. The DDS receives funding from Medicaid. That primary funding source is currently at risk. In our current state, if those Medicaid funds are cut, operating with lower staff numbers and without taking the drastic measure of furloughing essential staff, Autistry could only survive for a couple months.  

Dan, Sara, and I have been running the numbers and modeling different solutions. It is difficult when we have no clear idea what actions the federal government may take. Currently all we hear are vague threats to cut Medicaid. But those threats, if realized, could very well close us down.  

I am calling an all-hands meeting for Thursday, April 10th, 7pm at the Makerspace to explore our options and share some of the ideas we have about ways to maintain services. I am confident that together we can find solutions to not only keep our Autistry doors open but grow our program!  

Please join us. We need your help.  

With gratitude, 

Janet 

Please RSVP to Janet at janet@autistry.com

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Autistry Studios Proudly Presents: A MIDWINTER NIGHT’S GROOVY YULETIDE DREAM
Dec
14

Autistry Studios Proudly Presents: A MIDWINTER NIGHT’S GROOVY YULETIDE DREAM

A jolly musical romp with Bill Shakespeare, a sprinkling of golden oldies, and a generous dollop of Christmas cheer performed by Autistry.

Performance at the Marin Shakespeare Company, 514 4th Street San Rafael, CA 94901

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistry-studios-proudly-presentsa-midwinter-nights-groovy-yuletide-dream-tickets-1084792165569?fbclid=IwY2xjawGksytleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHesuUdD3QUDILoZzEaHN9IoQn3FJgXpoiJi2UaAh4y21MicjaJQcGQuxWQ_aem_0abQQgozP0gN1vn7-fnP6g

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Autistry Studios Proudly Presents: A MIDWINTER NIGHT’S GROOVY YULETIDE DREAM
Dec
13

Autistry Studios Proudly Presents: A MIDWINTER NIGHT’S GROOVY YULETIDE DREAM

A jolly musical romp with Bill Shakespeare, a sprinkling of golden oldies, and a generous dollop of Christmas cheer performed by Autistry.

Performance at the Marin Shakespeare Company, 514 4th Street San Rafael, CA 94901

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistry-studios-proudly-presentsa-midwinter-nights-groovy-yuletide-dream-tickets-1084792165569?fbclid=IwY2xjawGksytleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHesuUdD3QUDILoZzEaHN9IoQn3FJgXpoiJi2UaAh4y21MicjaJQcGQuxWQ_aem_0abQQgozP0gN1vn7-fnP6g

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San Rafael Winter Wonderland
Nov
30

San Rafael Winter Wonderland

This year’s event, hosted by the City of San Rafael, will feature a variety of Holiday Exhibitors, Food Trucks, Local Merchants, Non-Profits, Kids Rides and Games, Inflatables, Hands-on art activities, Santa and Friends, and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and heartwarming performances that celebrate local talent, and much more!

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Autistry Halloween Party
Nov
1

Autistry Halloween Party

If your student is joining us for the party, we ask that everyone please sign up to bring something for our potluck. Snacks will be served all morning, lunch served at 12, and desserts served at 1. There is a separate section for no dietary restrictions and a section for gluten free/ dairy free/ vegan options.

Sign up sheet here:  2024 Halloween Potluck.docx

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Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
May
12

Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

The fabulous paintings created by artists from ICB/ART will be displayed in the ICB Building from May 1st through May 12th. This is part of May Open Studios, a Marin County tradition in the arts community. This year ICB chose Autistry as the recepient of the funds generated by this auction. We are honored by this act of generosity and excited abou the Open Studios event. 

To learn more about this wonderful event see: The Harmony Project - The Harmony Project (qgiv.com)

The first two weekends in May the ICB art studios will be open for tours of the artist studios. ICB is located at 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

Please join me at the auction table to discuss Autistry with all guests and auction bidders. Please review the available slots at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AAAA72DA6FB6-49431218-open#/

and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  -Janet

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Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
May
11

Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

The fabulous paintings created by artists from ICB/ART will be displayed in the ICB Building from May 1st through May 12th. This is part of May Open Studios, a Marin County tradition in the arts community. This year ICB chose Autistry as the recepient of the funds generated by this auction. We are honored by this act of generosity and excited abou the Open Studios event. 

To learn more about this wonderful event see: The Harmony Project - The Harmony Project (qgiv.com)

The first two weekends in May the ICB art studios will be open for tours of the artist studios. ICB is located at 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

Please join me at the auction table to discuss Autistry with all guests and auction bidders. Please review the available slots at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AAAA72DA6FB6-49431218-open#/

and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  -Janet

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Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy)
May
5

Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy) (Copy)

The fabulous paintings created by artists from ICB/ART will be displayed in the ICB Building from May 1st through May 12th. This is part of May Open Studios, a Marin County tradition in the arts community. This year ICB chose Autistry as the recepient of the funds generated by this auction. We are honored by this act of generosity and excited abou the Open Studios event. 

To learn more about this wonderful event see: The Harmony Project - The Harmony Project (qgiv.com)

The first two weekends in May the ICB art studios will be open for tours of the artist studios. ICB is located at 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

Please join me at the auction table to discuss Autistry with all guests and auction bidders. Please review the available slots at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AAAA72DA6FB6-49431218-open#/

and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  -Janet

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Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy)
May
4

Open Studio Painting Auction (Copy)

The fabulous paintings created by artists from ICB/ART will be displayed in the ICB Building from May 1st through May 12th. This is part of May Open Studios, a Marin County tradition in the arts community. This year ICB chose Autistry as the recepient of the funds generated by this auction. We are honored by this act of generosity and excited abou the Open Studios event. 

To learn more about this wonderful event see: The Harmony Project - The Harmony Project (qgiv.com)

The first two weekends in May the ICB art studios will be open for tours of the artist studios. ICB is located at 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

Please join me at the auction table to discuss Autistry with all guests and auction bidders. Please review the available slots at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AAAA72DA6FB6-49431218-open#/

and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  -Janet

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Open Studio Painting Auction
May
3

Open Studio Painting Auction

The fabulous paintings created by artists from ICB/ART will be displayed in the ICB Building from May 1st through May 12th. This is part of May Open Studios, a Marin County tradition in the arts community. This year ICB chose Autistry as the recepient of the funds generated by this auction. We are honored by this act of generosity and excited abou the Open Studios event. 

To learn more about this wonderful event see: The Harmony Project - The Harmony Project (qgiv.com)

The first two weekends in May the ICB art studios will be open for tours of the artist studios. ICB is located at 480 Gate 5 Road, Sausalito.

Please join me at the auction table to discuss Autistry with all guests and auction bidders. Please review the available slots at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AAAA72DA6FB6-49431218-open#/

and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!  -Janet

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Love Notes Anthology Reading Event
Mar
28

Love Notes Anthology Reading Event

The LOVE NOTES Anthology is a collaborative project between author and editor Cynthia Gregory, and 30 writers from 7 countries…including Autistry Studios. With a theme of “love, magic, and miracles,” LOVE NOTES shares stories of transformation and hope designed to heal the world.

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