Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 253 Barcelona Road
\nCity: West Palm Beach
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33401
\nMain Phone: 5618325328
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/ansg.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-1874060
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 5\/31\/2025
\nRequested Amount: 8,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Branching Out
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens offers an innovative program designed to support emotionally and behaviorally challenged students. "Branching Out" is designed to harness the therapeutic power of art and nature for students who often find themselves on the margins of traditional educational experiences.
\nThe program emerged from a simple observation: students who struggled within conventional classroom walls often thrived in natural, creative environments. "Branching Out" is a structured program that now serves over 100 students annually from Indian Ridge School for students whose emotional and behavioral challenges can create barriers to accessing cultural institutions. "Branching Out" offers exposure to nature, art and history, and provides a rare opportunity to experience arts education in a space where students\u2019 unique perspectives are celebrated rather than corrected.
\nEach visit incorporates three core elements: exploration, creation, and reflection. Students begin by exploring different areas of the property which includes the rare palm collection, Ann Norton\u2019s historic home, Artist Studio, and monumental outdoor sculptures. This phase is followed by hands-on creative activities that respond to their experiences, ranging from sculpture and drawing to poetry and singing. Finally, structured reflection sessions help students process their emotional responses and integrate their learning.
\nWhat distinguishes "Branching Out" from typical field trips is its continuity and personalization. The program creates an ongoing relationship between students and ANSG, and the opportunity to be mentored by the Artist in Residence. Small group sizes (maximum 12 students per session) allow for individualized attention from educators and artists, who work closely with Indian Ridge staff to tailor approaches to each student’s specific needs and interests. The consistent environment, together with familiar faces, creates a safe space for challenged students.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 48,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Palm Health Foundation (commited)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 2026 school year
\nGeographical Area Served: West Palm Beach
\nAge Group To Be Served: 10 to 18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
\nContact First Name: Marcy
\nContact Last Name: Hoffman
\nContact Title: Development Director
\nContact Phone: 5616858154
\nContact Email: marcywpb1121@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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