ROOSEVELT ISLAND EXHIBIT FEATURES WORK BY ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES REPRESENTING CP OF NYS AFFILIATES
Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester and Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State joined with the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association to produce an exhibit of artwork by people with disabilities. It will be on display from June 25 through July 17 at the RIVAA Gallery, 527 Main Street on Roosevelt Island.
Nearly 150 people attended an opening reception at the gallery the evening of June 28. Representatives from all four affiliates spoke during a brief program to introduce the exhibition and the artists to the Roosevelt Island community. The evening included brief remarks by artists from each affiliate representing their colleagues.
The exhibition features paintings, photography and other forms of artwork created by people with disabilities supported and served by the four participating organizations. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
More than 75 works of art, produced by dozens of artists are on display free of charge. Many of the pieces are offered for sale, with proceeds of the sale going directly to the artists.
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