{"id":18059,"date":"2021-10-25T14:01:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T20:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/?p=18059"},"modified":"2021-10-25T14:15:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T20:15:31","slug":"welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Windows Make A Positive Introduction for New Playhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Part of our mission at GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse is to promote the positive perception of individuals with Down syndrome. Therefore, a signature piece of every GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse is the vibrant, engaging photo galleries on the building exterior \u2013 affectionately known as Welcome Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Exterior_Main-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Exterior_Main-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Exterior_Main-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Exterior_Main-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Exterior_Main.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Denver GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Welcome Windows provide a warm showcase of our beautiful Playhouse participants. The windows share a message of awareness and inclusion to the neighboring community by showcasing individuals with Down syndrome. We hope that those passing by will recognize this new space as a place of celebration, acceptance, and achievement. We strive to be inclusive by capturing the unique diversity of our community.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Meet Our Models<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We&#8217;re so proud to introduce the inaugural class of the Denver Playhouse Welcome Windows \u2013\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">listed in order of their appearance on the exterior window panels from left-to-right<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-18059 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/olivia-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Olivia-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18074\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18074'>\n\t\t\t\tOliva Joy Reger\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/gabe-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Gabe-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18071\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18071'>\n\t\t\t\tGabriel Janson\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/izzy-3\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Izzy-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18072\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18072'>\n\t\t\t\tIzzy Sudbeck\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/alden-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Alden-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18068\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18068'>\n\t\t\t\tAlden Droller\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/noah-3\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Noah-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18073\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18073'>\n\t\t\t\tNoah Mackiewicz\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/sophia-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Sophia-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18075\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18075'>\n\t\t\t\tSophia Barktow\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/2021\/10\/25\/welcome-windows-make-a-positive-introduction-for-new-playhouse\/ella-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Ella-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18070\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18070'>\n\t\t\t\tElla Merritt\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/connor\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Connor-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-18061\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-18061'>\n\t\t\t\tConnor Long\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18088\" style=\"width: 145px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18088\" class=\"wp-image-18088 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Gabe-in-front-135x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Gabe-in-front-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/Gabe-in-front.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gabriel Janson posing with his Welcome Window<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When asked about their interest to participate in the Welcome Windows, <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">many of the families expressed the importance of representation and their desire to show the world a more positive face to Down syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gabriel has such a beautiful smile and personality that lights up a room. I wanted the general public to see that energy as they drive by on their commute every day,&#8221; <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">shared Marie Janson, mother of window spokesmodel Gabriel Janson and sponsor of GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse <\/span><\/span>Denver.\u00a0 &#8220;GiGi&#8217;s is such a welcome and safe place for everyone with Down syndrome, and all the people who are lucky enough to love them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Welcome Windows project is part of our annual funding efforts, and additional window panels will be open for future sponsorship opportunities. Panel sponsorship is available to individuals, families, and corporate partners. Please do not hesitate to share your interest by emailing us at\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:denver@gigisplayhouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">denver@gigisplayhouse.org<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Special Thanks to Our Production Partners<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our Welcome Windows would not be possible without the generous support of our production partners,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breblakephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bre Blake Photography<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyecandygraphics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eye Candy Graphics<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thank you for your generous support and dedicated efforts to showcase the beauty of our community.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18084\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18084\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18084\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/BTS_Bre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"280\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the Photoshoot with Bre Blake Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_18082\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18082\" class=\"wp-image-18082 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_5582-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_5582-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_5582-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/denver\/files\/2021\/10\/thumbnail_IMG_5582.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precise Installation with Eye Candy Graphic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of our mission at GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse is to promote the positive perception of individuals with Down syndrome. 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