Project Name: Artful Meditation
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Individual
First and last name?
Beth Brilinski
What city or village do you reside in?
Ubly
Twitter Handle
Facebook Handle
Centered By Sound
Instagram Handle
centeredbysound
ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the name of the neighborhood where the project will take place? (Please include city/village name too. Example: Mexican Town, Detroit)
Downtown Bad Axe
Anticipated project launch date
August 1, 2023
Describe your project idea including: a) Is it a project or event? b) What will you do? c) Where will you do it? d) Who, if any, are your project partners?
I would like to set up multiple workshops for people of all ages that combine meditation/mindfulness and creating art. The participant would be supplied with a canvas and paints and would be directed to create while listening to live meditation music played by a certified sound therapist.
How will you engage your community in this project?
I currently have a Facebook following of over 600 people who participate in live sound therapy sessions throughout the area. I am also a trained artist and certified meditation teacher. I will direct participants how to create their piece of art while guiding them in mediation using breathwork and sounds.
How will the project celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
This project will be available to all and is completely inclusive. No prior meditation experience or artistic ability is necessary for these events. The workshops may be broken down into age groups to make it more inclusive for the younger age groups as their parents will be able to help them.
How do you plan to spend the $1,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
Money will be used for rental of space, purchasing art supplies (canvases, paints, brushes), to pay the certified sound therapist for their time (if needed) and for refreshments for the participants.
For the space rental I guess it depends on how many people are interested per class. My space that I am leasing starting in June could comfortably hold about 15-20 people sitting at tables. As of right now I wouldn’t have enough tables and chairs and would need to possibly rent them until I can purchase them. If classes got larger than say 20 people or if I had other artists who could help me, I would be able to rent out a community space. The one I rented before charged $180 for a day of rental so depending on how many people are interested would depend on if I would need to rent a space or not.
For the second bullet point… I am the certified sound therapist. I wasn’t sure if it was common to compensate yourself for your time. All of the grants I have received so far I have volunteered my time to stretch the grant dollars even further so paying myself could easily be eliminated. If I did need to bring on another artist to help with direction as I played the meditation sounds I’m sure I could find a volunteer.
Will your project require special permits?
No
Are you the owner of the property where the project/event will occur?
Rachel’s Notes
Reviewed 4.14.23. Confirmed member status. Confirmed with Murph that Bad Axe doesn’t have neighborhoods, their downtown is their only gathering/placemaking space. Questions about space rental and paying someone as she should have those things. Emailed her with questions–added answers to this and backend.
ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NEEDS
Why does your neighborhood need this project?
Everyone can use a break from this busy and hectic life. It will provide the participants with a moment of self-care and they will get to take home an artistic reminder of their moment of peaceful bliss.
What do you hope to achieve through this project? Be as specific as possible!
I am hoping to share my love of slowing down to just “be”. To teach others how to use their breath to pause and live in the present moment and enjoy a moment of mindful creation.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more.
I am self-employed in the field of health and wellness and currently work in various studios and centers. On June 1st, 2023 I am opening a new permanent space on the main street of Bad Axe as a hub for community wellness and creation. I will certainly have the space and time for multiple workshops. I am a certified sound therapist and meditation teacher who regularly volunteers my time to teach others the art of meditation. I am a multi-medium artist who loves to teach people of all ages that they too can create no matter their ability. Some of the art supplies I already have can be used such as paint brushes and paints.
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