Secure a 2027 Cohort Program for your Group | Waived Fees/Donation-Based
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612 470 9014 | vividblackpaint@gmail.com
Hello, I am Staaj.
I am a Radical Belonging Specialist and Researcher.
That means I investigate and apply opportunities for comprehension, curiosity, and choice. When allowed, I go deeply into processes of human individuals and groups to help bolster chances for connection.
I also have been told I am uniquely adept in Program Design and Facilitation.
I have curated my accumulation of theory and experience into 6 Cohort Programs that I am seeking to Pilot.
I hope you will consider my invitation to Activate a Pilot Cohort at your site.
My 2027 Quarter (Q)1 Pilot will cycle for 6-12 weeks from January 15 to April 9.
Q2 cycles April 23 to September 17.
Cohorts will be led on Fridays for 1 hour between 11:30am and 4:30pm.
*1 per site, per cycle*
I am Offering...
2 | Twelve-Week Cohort Experiences and
4 | Six-Week Cohort Experiences, which include...
Waived or Donation-Based Facilitative and Administrative Costs to design and lead the cohortA value of $800.00 - $2200.00
Beautiful and Intentional Data Collecting and SharingAn additional value of $1000.00- $3000.00Yes, I do mean beautiful. If you know, you know. If you don't, ask me, I'll show you!I do not unintentionally extract data from people. I connect and inform. I include. Then, I collect various degrees of their descriptive experiences and tell stories with it via media projects, artwork, events, posters, graphics, and of course more familiar presentations, executive summaries, and reportsMy primary objective with data is that those who the information is about find it comprehensible and useful
A 1 hour, Curated Program delivered at your site each week, for 6-12 Weeks All 6 Programs are facilitated through Creativity, Reflection, and Play and based in 6+ years of research and 15+ years of professional practice
Tools and Materials your Group Gets to Keep ie, posters, pamphlets, slide decks, worksheets, artwork, as relevant and useful
Priority and Reduced Cost for Alternative/Future Opportunities I offerFor example, priority for Project-Based contracts, priority for Retreats, X% off an Aerial workshop or Fitness Training for all staff, ease of access for 1:1's and Consults
What's the catch...?
What Do I want from you?
In Exchange for this service, your group agrees to Join my Pilot.
Your Group Agrees to Give...
Consideration for Future Funding as Vivid Black Paint is a modest 501(c)(3) add Vivid Black Paint to Future Grantsoffer me Paid Contracts, Micro-Grants, and Sponsorships
Support to Enroll Cohort Members and Collect Cohort Dataie, surveys, intake forms, interviews, artwork, testimonials, and media
Cohort Specific Supplies and Spaceroom with projection capability and space appropriate for the experienceprinting whatever I need printed, including workbooks for specific programspaper, pens, snacks, and fidgets for when your cohort meets
External and Internal Promotion of my work with your Cohort
Internal Promotion of additional services I offer and events I host
Access to participate in internal Staff Development opportunities, if able
In-Kind donations as able for the programs I offer the larger community
A Professional Reference Letter, LinkedIn Recommendation, and 00:00:20-00:00:90s Video Testimonial summarizing the quality and benefits of your Cohort's experience
My Personal and Professional Development Cohort Programs
Vivid Arts Model Program
Community Programmer Training
Quarter 1 Cycle
January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027
12-Weeks | Elder Youth and Adults
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Participant Goals
Learn the Vivid Arts Model Program (VAMP)
Learn the assessment tools
Utilize the VAMP Curator Guidebook
Access optional online module
Bolster abilities as an arts and play centered Programmer and Facilitator
Learn and Apply the foundations of Entrepreneurship
Design a High Quality Program
Leadership as an Act of Inviting
Quarter 1 Cycle
January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027
12 Week Cohort | Elder Youth & Adults
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Program Objectives
Utilize the Invitational Leadership Workbook
Practice creative activities that facilitate self-assessment and reflection
Learn new ways to grow one’s ability for pro-active community building
Learn about the Model for Connective Inviting
Prepare for, and Practice, trauma-informed inviting
The Necessity of Creativity and Self-Care when Prioritizing Access
Quarter 1 Cycles
- January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027
- April 23, 2027 - May 28, 2027
6 Week | Youth & Adult Staff | All Levels
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Program Objectives
Practice creative activities that facilitate self-assessment and reflection
Learn new ways to grow one’s ability for pro-active community building
Draft an individual Race Equity Action Plan (iREAP) to capture your ambitions for future race equity action
Learn about the Awake, Awoke, A Workin’ Framework which inspire vivid conversations about race, equity, and belonging
Communication as Connection
Quarter 1 Cycles
- January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027 -
- April 23, 2027 - May 28, 20276 -
6 Weeks | Adult Staff
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Program Objectives
Review the Model for Connective Inviting
Explore personal relationship with inviting
Practice multiple forms of invitational communication
Devise a Communication Strategy that centers Care of Self
Adult Enrichment through Collaboration and Play
Quarter 1 Cycles
- January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027
- April 23, 2027 - May 28, 2027
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6 Weeks
Elder Youth & Adult Staff, All Levels
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Program Objectives
Define Risk Play and its alignment to informed decision-making
Engage directly with other staff through various exploratory and arts centered activities
Learn about and practice incorporating opportunities of play into your day to day
Draft or update a personal plan for Whole-Being Wellness
Defining One's Role in Group Wellness and Engagement
Quarter 1 Cycles
- January 15, 2027 - April 9, 2027
- April 23, 2027 - May 28, 2027
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6 Weeks
Elder Youth & Adult Staff, All Levels
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Program Objectives
Define Wellness and its alignment to engagement and informed decision-making
Practice engaging directly with others in the group about Wellness through various activities
Practice prioritizing Wellness in one's day to day
Draft or update a personal plan for Whole-Being Wellness
To Enroll...
Be based in the Twin Cities Metro of Mn
with priority given to new groups and a best overall route each cycle
Verify your group has Availability
Fridays for 1 hour in-between 11:30am and 4:30pm
Quarter 1 Schedule
Cycle 1 | 6 Weeks | January 15 - February 19
Cycle 2 | 6 Weeks | March 5 - April 9
Cycle 1 | 12 Weeks | January 15 - April 9
(*skips Feb. 26*)
Quarter 2 Schedule
Cycle 3 | 6 Weeks | April 23 - May 28
Cycle 4 | 6 Weeks | June 18 - July 30
Cycle 2 | 12 Weeks | June 18 - September 10 or 17
(may skip July 2; *skips Aug. 6*)
Submit the Interest FormReceive a copy of submission to email
Schedule a Consultation
Each cycle I will work with 2-4 groups to Activate and lead 1 Cohort Program at their group's site.
Is there more to it...?
Not really.
I want more chances to do cool and creative... stuff.
I want to do more of what I would do if I could not charge a fee; if I could not monetize my artistry.
Ideally, your group finds value in what we do and then seeks ways to pay me to continue that work.
Even if not, I do more of what I enjoy, bolster my reputation, and support missions I believe in.
Your group helps me eventually afford to do these cool, creative things I enjoy all the time, not just on Fridays afternoons.
This qualifies as
Win a Little Now -
Win a Lot Later
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I Am So Very Excited For This...
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