 Artistry is the recipient of the 2017 Omar Bonderud Award. Artistry was selected for its intentional effort to reach out to diverse populations ensuring access to the arts through a wide variety of programming.
Artistry has created specific opportunities for diverse learners, people with disabilities, older adults and individuals who are low-income to make programs more accessible.
Artistry is working with the Commission to use art created by K-12 students to express their fear and anxiety about deportation, racism and bullying. The artwork will be exhibited locally and will be used as a tool to spark discussions in the community about immigration, bullying and racism toward youth from immigrant families.
The Commission noted the significant numbers of people served through the programming for diverse populations:
- Older adults - 572 Bloomington residents, 1,268 others impacted
- Bloomington Public Schools' diverse learners - 476 Bloomington residents impacted
- Persons with disabilities - 311 individuals impacted from across the Metro
- Low-income persons - approximately 800 Bloomington residents, 1,146 other individuals impacted
A reception will be held in Artistry's honor Monday, December 4, 6 - 7 p.m. in the lobby of Civic Plaza. The award will be presented immediately following the December 4 City Council meeting.
|
The Bloomington Human Rights Commission has two adult leadership positions available beginning January 1. Commissioners will help lead on issues of race and diversity. The Commission advises the Bloomington City Council in matters on human rights and equal opportunity for all residents of the city.
Applicants must be residents of Bloomington and must be able to attend at least 75 percent of the meetings. The Commission meets 5:30-7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at Civic Plaza (1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington). Terms are for three years. For an application contact 952-563-8780 or access the application online.
The law says that you cannot be treated differently in certain areas because of certain personal characteristics. For instance, you can't be treated differently in employment because of your race. For a chart of protected classes, visit the City's website.
Join the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for the 2017 Human Rights Symposium December 12 - 13 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. Explore ideas and best practices related to creating a more inclusive Minnesota for all. Featuring keynote speakers, Dr. Jane R. Wettach, directs the Children's Law Clinic and teaches Education Law at Duke Law School and Dr. Algernon Austin, former Director of the Economic Policy Institute's Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy.
The Bloomington Human Rights Commission will be represented at a session focusing on "Using Art to Build a Community."
Because the Commission and the Office strive to respond to issues impacting Bloomington, we encourage you to report potential human rights issues to the Human Rights staff liaison so that they can be brought to the Commission’s attention.
Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
humanrights@BloomingtonMN.gov |
