<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Arts and Minds Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arts And Minds C]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:03:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Episode coming soon!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Episode 5, Part 4 of the What is Mental Health series drops 7/3 @5pm CNT! Join hosts Mackenzie Clough and Christine Thorp, with special guest Josh Mann for a discussion about how mental health has fared the last year and a half with removing funding, lowering access, changes to insurance, harmful rhetoric and changes to precedent. With June coming to an end, and it being Pride Month, as well as Men's Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the impacts to mental health through those lens as...]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/new-episode-coming-soon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47126c316fbd62aff88f56</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:39:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_737adf18b44f48579305a34781ea8330~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need your help!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please donate to our fundraiser to help get the Arts and Minds Festival off the ground! Click here--> https://secure.givelively.org/donate/autism-society-of-colorado/arts-and-minds-festival OR scan the QR code on the image below!]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/we-need-your-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c1dd296e17da783c7a1c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:13:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_fd4c8f7bd4c6408ca9da709322de1486~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Artists!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling all artists! The Arts and Minds Collective is looking for neurodivergent and queer artists to participate in The Arts and Minds Festival!]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/call-for-artists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c1cd443356881844610fd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:08:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_35b2e2b48621499abe35e999c9e2f004~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Mental Health? Addressing the Rumors: A Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for our on going series "What is Mental Health? Addressing the Rumors", in which we attempt to dissect, explain, demystify all that accompanies the words "mental health". Episodes 2-4 are out! We discuss the history of mental health, what therapy is, and the good and bad of diagnosis. This series will be a long one because there is just so much to dive into! What can we look forward to? We record Episode 5 this weekend! We will be addressing/discussing all of the changes that of...]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/what-is-mental-health-addressing-the-rumors-a-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3594ff2e4e04fc71b50a8d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:06:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_8a5383cd1d484206819d138337b49b28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts and Minds Festival update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The location, time and day has changed! Unfortunately, the Arvada Center of the Arts can no longer support the Arts and Minds Festival this year. But not to worry! We have already gotten a new venue! The Arts and Minds Festival will now be taking place at the Lone Tree Arts Center, August 29th from 2-6pm. Check out the Lone Tree Arts Center's website here: https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/events?gad_source=1&#38;gad_campaignid=2059945095&#38;gbraid=0AAAAAC15bxVQuZzmw8oiAOz_el_R5733V&#38;gclid=CjwKCAjwg...]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/arts-and-minds-festival-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c0a7372c7d18238c9ff03</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:03:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_4cb3a8f0451b489aa37c21bb84feda6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Arts and minds collective podcast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is The Arts and Minds Collective? 	The Arts and Minds Collective's mission is to support neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism and other mental health conditions, by creating inclusive opportunities for artistic expression, community connection, and access to supportive resources, in order to promote well-being, reduce isolation, and increase access to equitable mental health and community services. But where did it come from? It started in 2023, with a dream from an...]]></description><link>https://www.theartsandmindscollective.com/post/supporting-arts-programs-for-youth-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ddbe6d87dcf57d5479968</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e209ce_6e1aa7f76f2e43bca3e849d5366165a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_448,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Thorp</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>