VSA Michigan’s Emerging Artists Touring Exhibition, “Art Around the World,” will make a stop at Dearborn’s Padzieski Gallery this spring.
The exhibition opens Thursday, March 6, with an opening reception in the gallery from 6-8 p.m.
The exhibition includes 40 works from developmentally disabled adults and youth, showcasing the artistic talents of people of various ages and geographic locations.
VSA Michigan is a local arm of a national organization focused on promoting the arts for disabled citizens.
The traveling show will remain at the Padzieski Gallery through April 4.
Artists in the show include:
- Haley Adams, Burton
- Katie Albano, Bloomfield Hills
- Mohamad Aldilfi, Dearborn Heights
- Jo Hannah Barnes, Rochester Hills
- Gabriel Caballero, Flint
- Amanda Carter, Flint
- Mitchell Centilli, Clio
- Timothy Coleman, Flint
- Joshua Cooper, Rochester Hills
- Nickolas Dowland, Flint
- Marcos D. Franck, Howell
- Michael Freeze, Mt. Pleasant
- James R. Fricke, Hancock
- Gila Yael Gelfond, Beverly Hills
- Stephen Griffith, Mt. Pleasant
- Beatrice Gurrola, Flint
- Devon Hartsell, Auburn Hills
- Robert Haske, Rogers City
- Justin Hatton, Flint
- Alexxus Hughes, Flint
- Blake Jackson, Detroit
- Grant Johnston, Lapeer
- Kenton Keller, Bronson
- Marcus Korhonen, Hancock
- Addison Kupina, Ann Arbor
- Rickie Manninen, Hancock
- Barry Maul, Clinton Twp.
- Jenna Maupin, Northville
- Lillian McCann, Lansing
- Rhea McGhee, Pontiac
- Paris Meeker, Rochester Hills
- Lief Odom, Flint
- Alexander Olbeys, Bloomfield Twp.
- Heather Oliver, Mt. Pleasant
- Reelika Ploompuu, Flushing
- Ryan Sawyer, Taylor
- John Sharpe, Waterford
- Chandanèe Skinner, Swartz Creek
- Renard Small, Lake Angeles
- Sean M Sohl, Rochester Hills
- Loci Stocker, Flushing
- Katrina Sundeck, Gaylord
- Bobby Wells, Flint
- Nichole Williams, Detroit
- Dahlen Williams, Flint
- Anthony Young, Mt. Morris
More about VSA Michigan, from their website: VSA Michigan (VSAMI) is a member of the network of VSA – The International Organization on Arts and Disability, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith, VSA -The International Organization on Arts and Disability has been designated by the U.S. Congress as the nation’s coordinating agency for arts programs for people with disabilities. www.vsarts.org
Since 1977, VSA Michigan has worked to create a society with access and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities so they may experience growth through the arts. We continue to provide guidance to organizations, teachers, and families to help them create inclusive and accessible experiences through the arts. Our constituents expand their horizons through VSA Michigan programs and services including, but not limited to classroom workshops, art exhibitions, and festivals conducted by professional artists and creative therapists.
From one small office in 1977, we incorporated in 1986, and have grown to include multiple affiliates and partners throughout the state to help facilitate our mission. We are indebted to the hundreds of volunteers that help us to reach nearly 7,500 individuals on annual basis.
