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pen Sky collaborates with
various community resources
to enable individuals to
participate in classes, clubs, centers
and experience arts and cultural
opportunities. Individuals we serve
participate in creative workshops, the
Furniture A.R.T. Recovery Program,
set design, performing arts initiatives,
a pen pal program with the Worcester
Bravehearts, and others.
ValleyCAST, the arts and culture
arm of Open Sky, provides inclusive
arts and music activities that people of
all ages and abilities can enjoy together.
roughout the year, ValleyCAST
hosts theater productions, community
concerts, professional and amateur art
exhibits and more. ese events are
designed to bring individuals served
in our programs together with the
community in an inclusive way.
e free summer concert series
takes place on the Dennis H. Rice
Community Plaza in Whitinsville and
features local musicians whose music
ranges from country to orchestral.
"At Open Sky and ValleyCAST
we intentionally partner with
individuals and organizations
in the community to create
opportunities for the people
we serve to engage in events,
activities, etc. Participation
side by side in events, activities,
classes with other community
members can offer a sense of
purpose for individuals, it
is more normalizing than a
Human Service organization
creating events, etc... in silos vs
naturally in the community. is
unique approach serves to
break down the stigma which
may exist, helping community
members see that people who
are "different" than they are,
and perhaps facing complex
challenges, have gis and
talents to offer and are able to
appreciate and enjoy events and
activities like themselves."
Kelley Gamble
Vice President of Community Engagement
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
