A Matter of Perception 2007: Juried Exhibition by Artists with Disabilities gallery talk Feb 10

ROCKPORT (Feb 3): The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockport will present a gallery talk about its current exhibition A Matter of Perception 2007: Juried Exhibition by Artists with Disabilities" on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. The exhibition, which features work by more than 40 artists in a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more, was organized by VSA Arts of Maine and was juried by Suzette McAvoy, Dennis Pinette, Alan Crichton, and Wally Mason, among many other notable jurors. The exhibition will travel across Maine throughout 2007.

VSA Arts of Maine is a nonprofit organization providing arts, educational, and cultural opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. VSA Arts of Maine is affiliated with VSA Arts, an international organization founded in 1974 by Jean Kennedy Smith.
Formerly known as "Very Special Arts," the organization changed its name in 1999 to reflect the progress that had been made by disabled people. It now stands for "Vision of an inclusive community, Strength in shared resources, and Artistic expression that unites us all." Funding for the exhibition was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

For the CMCA gallery talk, Rachel Spatz,VSA Arts of Maine program director, will be joined by artists in the exhibition who will share insights about their pieces and how making art affects their lives. Spatz will present information about the organization's innovative and inclusive arts programs that also provide artist residencies in schools, workshops for teachers and artists, mentoring for adult artists with disabilities, exhibitions of work by artists with disabilities, and partnerships with cultural venues throughout the state to improve accessibility. CMCA is an accessible venue.

People who attend the gallery talk will also have an opportunity to view two other exhibitions at CMCA: Start Here: Camden-Rockport High School Alumni, and Time Out: Art Created During Residencies.

CMCA is a nonprofit organization advancing contemporary art in Maine through exhibitions and educational programs. Admission to the gallery talk is included in the admission charge of $5, free for CMCA members and Rockport residents. CMCA is located at 162 Russell Avenue in Rockport. For more information phone 207-236-2875 Ext. 303, or visit http://www.cmcanow.org.

credits: Center for Maine Contemporary Art

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