OUR MISSION – The mission of Bitterroot Arts for Autism ~ HEARTism Center (BAA) is to provide education and socialization for children with special needs through exploration of the arts — music, dance, creative movement, yoga, a variety of activities and life skills — while supporting and educating parents and families.
OUR VISION – Bringing families together to celebrate the diverse gifts of children of all abilities through creative fun to encourage a life beyond labels
November 2016 HEARTism Community Center opened its doors in downtown Corvallis offering services to children and families with special needs. HEARTism (Healing Arts for Autism and All Abilities) offers summer camps and a variety of art, music,exercise, cooking and life skills classes to children of all ages in a warm, welcoming, sensory friendly environment.
About Us
Joy, Access, Freedom of Expression
HEARTism Community Center, a project of Bitter Root RC&D, is located at 1040 Main street on the southeast corner of First and Main street in downtown Corvallis , Montana. Our center contains a sensory gym, an art center, a commercial kitchen, 2 ADA compliant bathrooms all on a single floor including a fenced in backyard with a playground and garden. Heartism406@gmail.com 406-210-2937
Certification and Programming!
How to Donate!
Giving online has never been more secure, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/Bitterrootartsforautism/ click donation. We also do accept standard cash and check donations mailed to HEARTism, 1040 Main Street, Corvallis, Montana 59828
Certified Director and Instructors!
Weekly Music Therapy Classes via Zoom!
HEARTism Dance Program with
Heather Adams
Grant Awards and Programming
2020 National Endowment for the Arts, Challenge Grant: Workshops
Ripple Effect, Movement for Connection- We celebrate this successful partnership completed Spring 2021!
Family and Professional development (funded in part by the NEA) videos and on-demand resources will be posted in September on or new Resource Page!!
News
Recent Updates
- Winter Newsletter 2021We’ve been through so much and are blessed with the exciting and meaningful direction we are heading. Here’s the latest: We had our very own Holiday Dance Concert facilitated by professional dancer and choreographer Heather Adams. We also hosted a successful Art Sale and Show in December. Music, cooking, gardening and outdoors skills were enjoyedContinue reading “Winter Newsletter 2021”
- Winter Class Schedule (soon!)
- Holiday Dance Concert First!
HEARTism shows holiday spirit and sparkle with Heather Adams, professional choreographer and dancer. December 2, 2021, students, families and community members enjoyed a first ever HEARTism dance concert. This was made possible by a National Endowment for the Art Challenge America Grant and generous donations from the Rapp Family Trust and others for initially bringingContinue reading “Holiday Dance Concert First!”
Become a Volunteer
With the aim of helping as many people as possible, we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. When we engage, we all benefit!
Please contact us at 406-210-2937