Arts & Culture

Trio Of Exhibitions Encourages Public To Think Differently About Disabilities

89.1 WBOI | By Julia Meek

Published April 7, 2017 at 5:31 PM EDT

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Amanda Shepard and Patti Hays enjoying a piece in the "Expressions of Existence" exhibition

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Discussion in progress at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

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Amanda Shepard and Patti Hays taking an up close and personal look at a piece in the "Expresions of Existence" exhibition

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Gallery goers exploring the impactful exhibitions celebrating artists of all abilities on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

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AWS Foundation CEO, Patti Hays and museum vice president, Amanda Martin feel that a show like this celebrates the artists and their unique life positions.

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, AWS Foundation has partnered with the Fort Wayne Museum of Art to present a trio of exhibitions, addressing the effects of physical and mental disability on the creation of art.

Earlier this week, WBOI's Julia Meek met with Patti Hays, foundation CEO, and museum vice president, Amanda Martin, to discuss the impact and awareness the show is generating, and its aim to encourage the public to think differently about disabilities.

Event Information:

"Sharon", "Echolilia" & "Expressions of Existence"
@ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
This trio of exhibitions runs through June 11, 2017

Meet Timothy and Eli Archibald
Saturday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.

Tour for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Saturday, April 29th
10:00 a.m.

Curator's Tour
Thursday, May 4th
12:15 p.m.

For gallery hours and event details, visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art website.

To learn more about AWS Foundation, visit its website.