We are very excited to announce the inaugural episode of a new series we’re calling Community ACTion. Every Friday morning we will open Studio A to non-profit organizations in Arlington and the surrounding communities, inviting them to come and tell us what they do and how they do it. At ACMi we are always seeking new ways to foster closer connections throughout our community, and helping Arlington residents become better informed about the important services and opportunities provided by our local non-profits is one of our main goals in introducing this new series.
We filmed our first episode this morning! The Young Adult Vocational Program (YAVP)
is a transitional program that provides daily structure for young adults with psychiatric disabilities. YAVP’s Program Director, Ray Thomas, came to Studio A with a number of the program’s clients. Several of them worked behind the scenes on the production, and two  were featured guests, discussing the success they have enjoyed as YAVP participants and the beneficial effect it has had on their lives. Under the artful direction of ACMi’s Jonathan Barbato and Jessica Barnthouse (gotta love those JBs!), the whole shoot went smoothly and was a worthy introduction to what promises to be an exciting, enriching, and highly informative addition to the ACMi schedule.
If you are connected to a local non-profit or know someone who is, Community ACTion is for YOU. Make arrangements to join us any Friday morning at Studio A and help us and Arlington get to know who you are. Email us at info@acmi.tv, and we will follow up from there. Let’s make some community magic together!