SHRIVER GROUP
We champion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and we serve others by raising funds and awareness through nonprofit and philanthropic endeavors.
"We are here but for a short time. Roll up your sleeves and GIVE" ~ Beaver Shriver
WE GET IT DONE
From opening and operating businesses that employ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to consulting and sourcing funding for a variety of nonprofit organizations, we are driven to give and serve.
BEAVER SHRIVER
Beaver Shriver's career has been all about creating exceptional experiences. It all started when he was 9 years old as a timer for a Special Olympics swim competition. Since then, Beaver has started and overseen operations at many businesses and nonprofits.
CONSULTING
We have consulted for philanthropic organizations, international fly fishing lodges, specialty food markets, eCommerce operations, hometown rock and roll bars, a Mexican restaurant, budding and established artists — it's a long list that has kept The Shriver Group entertained and on its toes.
SERVICE TO OTHERS
The Shriver family has always been dedicated to serving and giving to others (most notably, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver), and Beaver Shriver has continued the tradition by giving his time and financial support to many organizations including Rise Up Cafe, Inclusion Revolution, Shriver Education for the Arts, Big Magic Studios, Special Olympics, Best Buddies, Miracle League Manasota, Push2Inspire, and numerous local and international community service organizations.
PROJECTS
- Rise & Nye's coffee and ice cream shops are dedicated to providing secure, successful jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Meet Julia, one of @big_magic_studio radiant artists whose heart beats to the rhythm of the ocean waves and the jingle of boutique doors in sunny Sarasota. 💛🌴 She’s a beach bum with a shopping bag in one hand and a sketchbook in the other, and she’s turning life’s curveballs into creative gold.
Recently, Julia faced one of the hardest heartbreaks of all—the passing of her beloved dog, Lily. 🐶💔 But instead of letting grief dim her light, she leaned into positive thinking, art, and the hope of welcoming a new furry friend soon. (Let’s be honest, this next pup has big paws to fill.)
Through Big Magic, Julia isn’t just looking to sharpen her artistic chops—though, trust us, she’s got skills we might just need her to teach. 🎨✨ She’s also here to meet new people, form friendships, and remind all of us that healing and hope can show up in the form of a paintbrush, a sunset walk, or the joy of saying, “Let’s make art together.”
We’re lucky to have her energy, humor, and style in the studio. Give it up for Julia—beachside muse and Big Magic superstar! 🏖️🎉💫
#BigMagicStudio #IDDartists #InclusionRevolution #SarasotaArtScene #SupportArtists #NeurodiverseArtists #ArtHeals #GriefAndCreativity #DogMomForever #BeachsideCreatives #SarasotaVibes #ArtForAllAbilities #MeetTheArtist #InclusiveArtsMovement #CreativeCommunity #ArtFriendsForever #ArtWithHeart #PositiveVibesOnly #BigMagicEnergy #NewArtistSpotlight
Meet Dylan — Sarasota’s Freshest Art Critic with the Funkiest Flair!
Big Magic Studios just leveled UP.
Introducing our brand new IDD art expert: Dylan, the sharpest, sassiest, and most unfiltered art critic in town. This Saturday, he kicks off his Critique Tour at @artovationhotel, and then he’s hitting Sarasota’s most prestigious galleries like it’s Fashion Week for paintbrushes. 🖌️
He’s bold. He’s brilliant. He’s got opinions. And yes, he will let you know if your color palette needs a snack. 🎨
New social media series drops next week!
Follow for hot takes, cool vibes, and the artistic truth, Dylan-style.
Let the Big Magic begin. 🪄 💫
#DylanTheCritic #BigMagicStudios #IDDArt #ArtWithAttitude #SarasotaGalleries #ArtCritiqueTour #WatchOutBasquiat
Our first @big_magic_studio artists arrived today, the first 4 out of 60 total!! Ellie, Cass, Kristi and Julia all worked on and completed their first paintings which will be exhibited amongst their peers this Fall at @artovationhotel
Stay tuned, we’re just getting started!
BIG. MAGIC. HAS. LANDED.
Today we kicked off the very first day of our brand-new program under Inclusion Revolution—BIG MAGIC STUDIOS headed up by Erin Shriver—and it did not disappoint.
Our IDD artists came in HOT, brushes blazing, already creating next-level work for the fall exhibition at Art Ovation. This isn’t a side project. This is a full-blown movement. Inclusion isn’t the goal—it’s the starting point.
@big_magic_studio is here to shatter limits, flip perceptions, and make sure the world sees what these artists are REALLY capable of: bold, raw, soul-grabbing art that demands attention.
This is Inclusion Revolution—turned ALL the way up. Exhibition this Fall at @artovationhotel
#InclusionRevolution #BigMagicStudios #IDDArtists #ArtWithoutLimits #NeurodivergentAndUnapologetic #ThisIsArt #NotChildsPlay #ArtOvationExhibit #CreativityUnleashed #MakeRoomOrMoveOver #StudioTakeover
30 minutes left to double your impact for our supporting nonprofit, Inclusion Revolution. Ava and Kristi are so proud to have a space to share their abilities, and they’re pretty darn happy to get paychecks and tips! Donate through The Giving Challenge before noon today (link in bio). #inclusion #jobs #dignity
The clock is ticking! The Giving Challenge ends today at noon. Please consider a donation to our supporting nonprofit, Inclusion Revolution to help us continue lifting up people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inclusion. Jobs. Dignity. Your donation (up to $100) will be matched by The Patterson Foundation. Hurry, hurry! Donation link in bio. #inclusionrevolution
The 2024 Giving Challenge starts now until tomorrow at noon. 24 hours to get it done! Please join in and know that every donation up to $100 will be matched by The Patterson Foundation to double the impact. Donation link in bio. We appreciate you supporting the many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that we serve. #betheone #inclusion #dignity #givingchallenge2024
Dylan is an animal and people magnet! He welcomes and entertains everyone who enters (or anyone who walks by!) Rise Up Cafe. He works super hard in the shop and does a bang-up job at our public speaking engagements - we’re lucky to have him part of our team. #abilities #publicspeaker #standupcomic #dignity