ArtWorks Gallery & Studio is a fully licensed day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. We offer waiver eligible services for adults with special needs. Celebrating the artist in each of us through fine art instruction and gallery exhibitions, ArtWorks immerses people with developmental disabilities into the larger arts community: providing them with diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. ArtWorks includes a modern exhibition space, and 7 unique classroom facilities. We’re dedicated to serving people with disabilities in a nurturing learning environment. At ArtWorks, our staff work with each individual to help them build knowledge and skills to enhance their developing studio practice. Each individual is supported in their learning by rotating gallery exhibitions, and classroom instruction tailored to their unique interests.
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First Friday June 2023Join us at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio on First Friday, June 2nd from 5-9 pm for ArtWorks Gallery & Studio as we exhibit the beautiful work of our very own Sunday Olaniyi.
Multi-Award winning Nigerian born Sunday Olaniyi is a multimedia visual artist and fine art instructor. He grew up in the ancient city of Osogbo, known as the land of indigo. Currently residing in the United States. he is exploring in various painting techniques, craft, sculpture and the use of beads as a craft oriented medium. in his art Olaniyi investigates the relationship between space, form and color, in non-representational forms as well as semi-abstracted human and animal forms. He crafts in wood and foil intrinsic African themed sculptures and textile designs inspired by his African heritage. He received a certificate in Painting and Decorating from Government Technical College Iwo and studied Fine and Applied Arts at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Olaniyi participates in Art conferences, group exhibitions and cultural festivals across Nigeria. he has exhibited both locally and internationally. Join us in celebrating Sunday Olaniyi as he presents "Here I come, O'SAGA City" at ArtWorks for the entire month of June. Beyond First Friday, the gallery is open to the public 8 am - 4 pm M-F. For more information on the exhibition, contact Nadyne Gabello, Coordinator or Nadia Lipperini, Manager. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio | 1.570.207.1815 ngabello@keycommres.com |
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