Disability services artists showcase nature’s beauty
A college affiliate enterprise, the Center for Disability Services provides a variety of programming for adults with disabilities. Its mission is to provide activities on-site and in the community to promote inclusion and enrich the daily lives of program participants.
Art therapy
In art therapy classes, participants celebrate their creative abilities using adaptive measures which encourage independence and authentic expression. Art at the center is a positive alternative to anger or aggression and a means of coping with anxiety and sadness. For some, the rhythmic motion of painting is therapeutic. For others, it’s the physicality of molding, shaping or pounding out various materials.
Consumer artists also gain confidence and build self-esteem through displaying and selling their pieces to the public. The artwork they sell helps recover the cost of materials and gives the individuals personal spending money for outings and activities they enjoy.
Hours
This unique exhibit can be viewed through Sept. 4 from 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. The Creative Forces in Nature’s Harmony exhibit is free and open to public viewing.
Questions?
- Contact the Center for Disability Services
- For general information regarding art at the College of Health and Human Services, contact Gay Walker.