Studio By The Tracks is a community arts studio serving artists on the autism spectrum. We provide opportunities for social connection and creative expression in a supportive, inclusive environment with all materials and instruction offered at no cost to our Studio Artists.
Providing studio space, materials, and guidance to artists with autism is at the heart of what we do. Most of the art you see on our website and at our exhibitions is created by Studio By The Tracks artists.
Our team of staff and volunteers offer personalized levels of assistance to each artist to create the artwork they envision. Artists get to create in a supportive and inclusive environment. We make room for every artist to thrive creatively and socially while remaining comfortable. The long-term relationships we have with our artists, some of whom have been artists at the Studio for more than 30 years, demonstrate our commitment to this.
Once a piece or collection has been completed by an adult artist, we work to place it into viable a marketplace online and in-person. Our artists receive 60% of the sale of their artwork which we hope provides them with not only income but also a metric to show that their contribution to the art world holds recognized value. This is also one way we seek to incorporate our artists and their work into the local, regional, and national art community.
Thanks to our sponsors, donors, and funders, Studio By The Tracks is proud to be able to offer a robust arts program completely free of cost.
The numbers.
Services for folks with autism drop off drastically after they age out of the traditional school system. Because of this, we primarily serve a population of adults (18+) on the autism spectrum.
We currently serve approximately 50 adult artists who come to the Studio via our partnership with Glenwood Residential Care program and from the community.
Our Transitional Program (16+) consists of 10-15 young artists who have come to the Studio through partnerships with local schools and similar organizations. The Transitional Program is more instructional and we hope it serves as an opportunity for younger artists to experience different mediums and grow their skillset.
The Youth Program is currently only available to children from the Allan Cott School at Glenwood, a partnership we have been cultivating for over 30 years. We are honored to be able to serve a small population of youth on the autism spectrum.
Populations Served by SBTT
OUR VALUES
Artistic Expression
We value the arts and believe in the importance of artistic expression.
Human Potential
We are committed to supporting people in becoming everything they aspire to be.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We believe in the arts as a vocational path and in artists as entrepreneurs and creators.
Compassion
We strive to do all things with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Community
We believe in fostering community with one another.
Diversity and Inclusivity
We respect neurodiversity and different life experiences, abilities, and forms of personal and creative expression. We seek to create an environment that is inclusive and respectful of all.
