On October 7, 2022, Community Support Advocates hosted its 18th annual Momentum: Works of Growth and Recovery Exhibition featuring Central Iowa artists living with mental illness or disabilities. The live exhibition, presented by Pro Network Solutions, was part of Mainframe Studios Barrier Free First Friday event in Des Moines this past Friday. The event was a success in … [Read more...] about On October 7, 2022, Community Support Advocates hosted its 18th annual Momentum:
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Momentum seeking artist partnerships for new immersive/interactive exhibition
Momentum is partnering with local artists to share their experience of living with a disability or mental health condition through an immersive and interactive art exhibition. This exhibition will provide the community an experience that educates them through art about the artists' experience with mental health or disability. Artists can use a variation of light, sound, … [Read more...] about Momentum seeking artist partnerships for new immersive/interactive exhibition
Annual Momentum t-shirt design contest is open for submissions
Community Support Advocates is excited to announce our annual Momentum t-shirt design contest. Each year, artists create t-shirt designs inspired by World Mental Health Day and our Works of Growth and Recovery Exhibition in hopes of their art being featured on a limited edition Momentum t-shirt. We encourage anyone that identifies as having a disability, mental health … [Read more...] about Annual Momentum t-shirt design contest is open for submissions
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduates 21 Small Business Owners in Iowa
After a challenging 12 weeks of curriculum, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program has announced the graduation of 21 business owners from their sixth cohort of the program in Iowa. The members of this cohort are small business owners from across the state that represent a diverse range of business and industry. These business owners now join an alumni network in … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduates 21 Small Business Owners in Iowa
CSA announces Endowment with Community Foundation of Des Moines
Community Support Advocates is excited to announce the creation of the Community Support Advocates Endowment fund with the Community Foundation of Des Moines. CEO Christina Smith says “The creation and growth of this endowment will allow CSA to ensure that unique programs like our Momentum Art program or our transition age youth programs will continue to be funded over … [Read more...] about CSA announces Endowment with Community Foundation of Des Moines
CSA Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Artists with Disabilities
On October 1st, Community Support Advocates hosted it's 17th annual Momentum: Works of Growth and Recover Exhibition featuring 34 artists from around Central Iowa who are living with mental illness or disabilities. The live exhibition, presented by Heartland Millwrights and Wright Tree Service, was part of Mainframe Studios First Friday event in Des Moines this past Friday, … [Read more...] about CSA Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Artists with Disabilities