ONLINE: Arts for All Wisconsin Telethon

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Eric Staniford

Steve Lee

COVID prompted this telethon as a fundraiser for Arts for All Wisconsin, and in its second virtual year livestreaming on YouTube the program features APT’s James DeVita, comedian Steve Lee, The Jimmys, members of the Blue Man Group, Scott Lucas of Local H, Madison Youth Choirs, a screening of the documentary Iron Family, and more. Funds raised will go to support the group's work providing access to arts opportunities for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin, including dance, drama, creative writing, music, and visual art. Find streaming links and information on donating at artsforallwi.org.

media release: Much has been learned about creating connections and community since March 2020, when the pandemic arrived and led to significant changes in public and in-person programming of ARTS for ALL Wisconsin (AFA). We have taken these lessons to heart and our first Telethon was a logical extension of the important work of reaching out to our network and communities, building awareness, and generating support. It was such a success that we’re doing it again!

The 2nd Annual ARTS for ALL Wisconsin Telethon, beginning at 1 pm on Nov. 13, is a multi-hour, live, online event featuring entertainment from all kinds of artists, including music, dance, visual artmaking, storytelling, actors and much more. "Our Telethon is a wonderful opportunity to share the work we do with everyone," says Executive Director Christina Martin-Wright. "It is also a chance to showcase the amazing talent and skill of so many artists with disabilities in Wisconsin – and highlight the good work of like-minded nonprofit organizations throughout the state.” There are multiple ways for viewers to show their support, including a text-to-donate option. As always with AFA a critical aspect of the event is recognition of artists with disabilities and our communities of support.

Full schedule of Telethon events and performances, and links to the YouTube livestream at artsforallwi.org/telethon

Schedule as of Nov 9:

1pm TELETHON OPENS!

1:20pm Madison Youth Choirs

1:45pm Madison Ballet

2:00pm LIVE AFA Music Class with Junko

2:30pm Actor and author James DeVita

2:45pm Kat Wodtke of Long Mama

2:50pm Backstage performance by Blue Man Group! Catch it later on in the evening too, but don't miss it!

3:00pm Jim's 3 O'Clock Shakedown!

3:30pm Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

4pm LIVE AFA Visual Art Class with Patrizia

4:35pm Scott Lucas of Local H

4:50pm Breakthrough Dance Company

5pm Iron Family (a full length documentary) Followed by a conversation with director and cast

7pm Conversation with Doug Roland, Academy Award nominated flimmaker of Feeling Through (featured during 1st Annual Telethon)

7:15pm Scott Lucas of Local H (another song!)

7:20pm Avian Aura

7:30pm Steve Lee's short film, Dad I Love You followed by a conversation with the comedian

More coming soon!  *times are approximate, it's a live show!

Participation in the AFA Telethon can take many forms:

1.      Tune in Saturday November 13 to enjoy!

2.      Is your business interested in sponsoring the Telethon? Take a look at our Sponsor Benefits and get in touch

3.      Show your support by making a donation or by texting AFATELETHON to 44321

Support for this event has been provided by Associated Bank, The Cap Times, WPR, and Culver’s. To find out more and to support AFA visit artsforallwi.org/support

ABOUT ARTS for ALL Wisconsin

ARTS for ALL Wisconsin was founded in 1985 as Very Special Arts Wisconsin with the mission to expand the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin by providing programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music, and visual art. More information at www.artsforallwi.org