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About The Arc of DallasThe mission of The Arc of Dallas is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities and related conditions.

Founded in 1951 by a group of parents, The Arc of Dallas is now one of the largest Arc chapters in Texas and serves more than 13,000 people each year in Collin, Dallas and Rockwall counties. The Arc provides important services that help individuals achieve their fullest potential by giving them and their families support, guidance and hope.

Life Services• AdventureCamp–aday

program for Spring and Summer school breaks for school-age children

• MyL.I.F.E.–independenceskillsdevelopment and habilitation for adults with day, weekend and evening availability

• iLead–Leadershipandcitizenship education and training for youth and adults

• Socialopportunities,dancesandoutings; money management and other life skills

• Guardianshipservicesthroughcourt referral

Advocacy• PublicPolicyInitiatives

• Grassrootsadvocacyorganization

• Awarenessbuildingthroughcollaborations and consortiums

• SystemicProblemSolving

Caregiver Support• Familyworkshopsandsupport

groups

• Siblingsandfamilydynamicseducation

• TrainingonSocialSecurityIncome,AmericanswithDisabilitiesActandIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct

• Referralstopublicandprivateagency for support services

• Issuesresolutionand24/7access to resources

Visual and Performing Arts• Artsclassesforadultsand

children• Studiosforartisticdevelopment

and therapies• Publicperformancestoraise

awareness• Publicexhibitsandsalesto

build self-esteem and produce income for the artists

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Thank you to Art & Ability Partners

Special Acknowledgments toJerry Allen, Dallas City Council, District 10AmandaBlake,DallasMuseumofArt

Trudy Cresswell, Saks Fifth Avenue

Reception Hosts & Friends of The ArcJill AndresBB&T Bank

JanaDransfieldFast Frames

MaryGoodenowDorisGradleCarlaGrahamMoniqueJannette

JaneMcManus,PrestonHollowPresbyterianChurchMikePfeiffer,BarefootWine&Bubbly

Angela Roberts, AdministaffLeslieR.Roberts

Dr.FranShelton,PrestonHollowPresbyterianChurchApril Sullivan, VSA TX

andHannahBoshart&MichaelKelminson

JamesDziak,GalleryDirectorSylviaWilkins,SeniorArtConsultant

Sponsors & Hosts

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Welcome to Art & Ability

DearArtPatron:

Welcometothefirst2010“Art&Ability”exhibitioninDallasandtotheMartinLawrenceGalleries!

IamextremelyproudofTheArcofDallasforproduc-ing this exhibit in concert with the gallery to showcase artworkfromsomeofthefinestartistswithdisabilities.

These amazing works show us that having a disability does not mean one cannot contribute his or her own special artistic vision to the artworldforotherstoappreciate.Everyartisthassomethingtosaywiththeirwork.YouandIonlyneedtopayattention.

AstheDallasCityCouncilRepresentativeofDistrict10,Iknowtheimportantcontributionstheartsmaketothisgreatcity.“Art&Ability”isjustanotherex-ample of the tremendous impact that the arts can have on people’s lives and how, by sharing it with us, we knit our diverse community together.

These artists demonstrate that anything is possible no matter what obstacles life mightthrowatus.Ifyouhaveapassionandabeliefinyourselfandwhatyouare capable of accomplishing, miraculous things dohappen.Everyartistshouldbe proud of their contribution to this exhibition, and all should recognize that they are role models to others with disabilities and continue to inspire those of uswhounderstandthat“ability”isthebiggestpartoftheword“disability”.

Whateachartistcontributestousintimeandtalentiscertainlyworthwhileanddefinitelyworthcelebrating!ThankyouforbeingapartofArt&Ability.

Sincerely,Jerry AllenDallas City Council Representative, District 10

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Table of Contents

GalleryAllen Fun & Friends 7Bachers,GaryE. 7Bappe,KemlynTan 7Bass, Betsy Daves 8Beverland,Jack“Mr.B” 8Bragg,George 8Bramblitt, John 9Closser,PatrickDenton 9Cole, Joe 9Collins, Shirley 10Collins,Eric 10Conko,Christine“Xine” 10Dodd, Brian 11Dransfield,Robert 11GarlandFun&Friends 11Goodenow,L.G. 12Gradle,JessicaJoy 12Hinchey,Cynthia 13Huse,Suzie 13Jannette,Monique 13Johnson,WillieJames 14Kolva,Jill 14Kubes,Susan 14Kvale,KeLaine 15LaVigne,Andrea 15

Online OnlyArtisticExpressions 6

Beverland,Jack“Mr.B” 20Edgar,Heather 21Gantt,Douglas 21James, Shanna 21Johnson,WillieJames 22Larsen,Kayla 22Mitchel,Precious 22Payne,Elspeth 23Smith,Kristen 23Wong,Allison 23

Lipchitz,Benji 15Michael-lo,Linda 16Morrow,Janet 16Pardo,Rosita 16Parsons,Quincy 17Scudero,Patrick 17Smith,Kristen 17

Standley,Kristi 18Thomas,ToddL. 18Troyer, Jane 18Wilson,Lauren 19Yemi-Ese,Kemi 19

All works in the gallery are also on sale through The Arc’s online art store. Pricesshowninthiscatalogare“minimumprice”anddonotincludeanaddition-alcontributionoranyshippingandhandlingcharges.Whereapiecehasmorethan one buyer (online and in the gallery), the sale will be completed for the buyer with the earlier recorded sale date and time. Sales are updated daily.

For online sales visit: www.arcdallas.org

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“MyL.I.F.E.”CoachesMelissaWattandMichaelBerryhillchallengedthestudentsfromthe“ArtisticExpressions”classtobeinspiredbyahugeblankcanvas. Their challenge was to ignore barriers and to create freely. Their collaboration resulted in this creative work.

Thestudentswhoparticipatedin“NoFences”are:GeorgeBragg,JessicaGradle,L.G.Goodenow,EmilyHouser,RobertDransfield,SusanKahan,TitoRivera,SusanMichael,ScottBeardandMissRuthie.

Artistic Expressions Group Project

“No Fences”Acrylic on canvas

55x67 | $3,500(available online only)

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“El Tazon”Paper maché bowl

16x16 | $65

This unique bowl art was created by participants in the The Arc of Dallas“Fun&Friends”dailyclassin Allen. The collaborators on the “recycled”themeprojectwereShaneJohnson,MeganMayham,TaylorMatus,andAaronGurley.

Artprojectsarejustoneofmanyclassenrichmentactivities.

Allen Fun & Friends

“Focus #3”Prismacolor pencil on film

25x25 | $1,800

GaryisanartistinthesmallTexastownofNewBostonwherehe was a popular family physi-cian.Hisartcareerbeganaftera1987strokestoletheuseofhis right hand, and his ability to produce language, written or

spoken.Garydiscoveredanewlanguageofvisualart.Hisworkshavebeenfeaturedinartantholo-giesandnumerousjuriedexhibitionsaroundthecountry and are in public and private collections internationally.

Gary E. Bachers

“Concentric Circles of Concern-Abstract Jellyfish Series”Fiber, Recycled Plastic Grocery Bags and Hemp

16x69 | $800

KemlynisfromSingaporeandisnow a visual artist and the artis-ticdirectorforGalleriaImagoDelinFairfield,Iowa.Kemlynisdyslexic and believes it is impor-tant to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities. She

teachesworkshopswithWorldofDifference,acultural organization that nurtures inter-cultural rela-tionsinyouth.ShelivesinMountPleasant,Iowawithher husband and three children.

Kemlyn Tan Bappe

“Concentric Circles of Concern”(Abstract Jellyfish Series)

Fiber, Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags and Hemp16x16x69 | $800

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For some artists like Betsy who has schizoaffective disorder, art be-comes extremely therapeutic. She says,“WhenIhavehadtroubleconnecting with people, places and things, my art has helped me keepfromtotalmeltdown.Icre-ateinordertoremainhealthy.”Shehashadmanypieces on display at local galleries in Dallas.

Jack is an award-winning artist who began painting as therapy afterlosinghisjobin1991.“Mr.B”,asheiscalled,wasborninIdahoFalls,Idahoin1939.Asa young man he started in a low-leveljobatalocalchainstore and with hard work moved his way up to up-permanagement,buta1987caraccidentleftJackwithaheadinjurythatcausedseizuresandspinabifida.Hisbrotherconvincedhimtotakeuppaint-ingasatherapy,anditworked.Heiscurrentlyaresident of San Antonio, Florida.

Betsy Daves Bass

Jack “Mr. B” Beverland

“Harmony Patchwork”Oil on canvas

40x30 | $1,200

“Sing Along”Dimensional paint26x18 | $450

GeorgeBraggisanartistthatdiscovered his talent through TheArc’s“ArtisticExpressions”program.Heenjoysexpress-ing himself through the creative process.GeorgeresidesinDallaswhereheenjoysyardworkandis an avid sports fan. This is his second art exhibit.

George Bragg

“Which Door Do I Choose?”Crayons and markers

15x12 | $125

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“Woman Listening” Watercolor

23x19 | $425

“Resin Mixed Media #2”Resin mixed media13x19 | $775

Drawing and illustration have always been an important part of John’s life, but it was not until he lost his sight in 2001thathebegantopaint.Heuseshissenseoftouchtoreplace his eyes while paint-

ing.Hisworksareknownfortheiruseofvibrantcolorstoevokeemotions.Hisarthassoldinover20countriesandhasappearedinprint,TV and radio. A video of his life and work was named“mostinspirationalvideoof2008”fromYouTube.JohnhasreceivedthreePresidentialService Awards for his innovative art.

John Bramblitt

“Hollywood Camera Man”Acrylic and pencil31x21 | $175

Patrickhasbeenpaintinganddrawingfor50years.Hehasalso worked in radio broadcast-ingfor40years.Patrickhasde-greesfromSMUandBrookhavenCommunity College despite a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and

schizophrenia among other ailments and disabilities. HelivesinDallas.

Patrick Denton Closser

“Mariachi”Graphite

11x13 | $180

Joe worked for almost 30 years asaphotojournalistforvari-ous newspapers and magazines untilcomplicationsfroma1972car accident made it impossible tocontinuehiswork.Heisanabove-knee amputee now who

spendshistimeathishomeinWeatherford,Texascreatingartusinggraphitepencilandcharcoal.Hispiece is inspired by his interest in the music and the peopleofMexicowhereheoftentraveledforhiswork.

Joe Cole

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Shirley was born and grew up in Dallas where she raised three kids despite debilitating back issues. One day she was watch-ing TV and saw artist Bob Ross painting. This inspired her to try painting, and she enrolled in art classes at Brookhaven College. She discovered painting and has been a painter ever since.

Shirley Collins

“My Eye is on You”Oil on canvas

24x24 | $900

Eric,whohasautism,recentlygraduatedfromEmmittJ.ConradHighSchool.HegrewupinNewOrleansbuthadtomoveafter his family lost their home inHurricaneKatrina.Ericbegandrawingatage2andsoldhisfirstpieceofartatage4.Hisintricatedrawingsall start on blank paper and emerge from his near photographicmemory.Whenaskedwhyhelikestodraw,Ericreplies,“Godhasgivenmeagift.”

Eric Collins

“Haiti”Ink on poster board37x31 | $450

Christine was an art education majoratTowsonUniversitywhenshe suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage that left her blind and partially paralyzed. This setback did not change her pas-sion for art as she relied more and more on her other senses to give her greater insight into her work. She has been taught by many localartistsinherhometownofMonrovia,Mary-land.Herwork,describedasrich,emotionalandprophetic, has been shown regionally and nationally.

Christine “Xine” Conko

“Song of the Hills”Acrylic on canvas30x15 | $600

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“Omnifarius”Acrylic

27x50 | $900

Brian,wholivesinHouston,wasdiagnosed with autism in 1993. EncouragedbyhisfriendsJayandSherryChatfield,hebeganto put his drawings on canvas last year.HesoldhisfirstpaintinginJune2009.Briangraduated

fromHoustonLamarHighSchoolin2008.Hecur-rentlyattendsclassesatHoustonCommunityCol-lege where he studies graphic arts.

Brian Dodd

“Bowl Suspended”Color tissue maché

13x10x8 | Not for sale

Robertattendsthe“ArtisticExpression”artclasswithTheArcof Dallas where he loves to paint andvisitwithhisfriends.Hisat-tention span is very short until he has the opportunity to create art. Heisknownforremembering

jokesandlovestolistentomusic.

Robert Dransfield

This piece was created by Dan-ielleUtterback,JessicaHubbard,and Scott Beard, clients of The ArcofDallas’weekly“Fun&Friends”classinGarland.Alongwithartprojects,theclientswork on individual goals that

can include life skills, money skills, social skills, and recreation.

Garland Fun & Friends

“Our Home”Oil on canvas

16x20 | $400

Priceupdatefromfirstcatalogprinting.

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JessicaHubbard,MaxAdamczyk,KrystalHeart-sill,ChristopherLoll,RachelHeideloffandDanieleUtterbackfromTheArcofDallas’s“Fun&Friends”classinGarlandworkedtogethertocreatethisquilt.Projectslikeaquiltarejustoneof many activities to help the clients learn basic life skills which are the overall goal of the class. Whilemakingthequilt,clientslearnedbasicmathskills, hand-eye coordination and how to work as a member of a team.

Garland Fun & Friends

“The Unfinished Life”Quilt

43x33 | not for sale

L.G.wasbornonApril1,1967inHouston.AftergraduatingfromDuncanvilleHighSchool’sSpecialEducationLifeSkillsprogramin1987,L.G.beganparticipatinginTheArc’s“MyL.I.F.E.”program.Encouragedbyhisparents,L.G.signedupforthe“ArtisticExpres-sions”classin2008.ThisisL.G.’ssecondexhibition.

L. G. Goodenow

“Old House at the Arboretum” Photography

22x18 | $175

“Arboretum Garden”Photography

22x18 | $175

Jessicaisa29-year-oldDallasresident who graduated from the NotreDameSchoolofDallas.She works part time at Fiesta Martandlikestobothpaintandread.HerfavoritebooksaretheNancyDrewseries.Shealsoenjoyssquaredancing.AlthoughJessicasufferedaheadinjuryatagethree,ithasbeennoobstacletoher creativity or her remarkable sense of humor.

Jessica Joy Gradle

“The Four Seasons”Oil on canvas (one piece)

31x43 | $500

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“Luster”Mixed media

12x12 | $120

Cynthia was diagnosed with MultipleSclerosisin1997butthat has not stopped her creative forces. She claims painting both energizesandempowersher.“Iworkfromaplaceofjoy.”

Cynthia Hinchey

“Jesus”Pencil and Acrylic20x16 | $225

“Mind the Bridge”Oil on canvas

37x26 | $2,200

Suzanne,age44,hasalwaysbeen captivated by the idea of expressing how she feels through her art. She says her three fa-vorite things to do are painting, drawing, and dreaming. Suzanne saysthatjustbecauseshehasa

braininjurydoesnotmeanitshouldholdherback.“Iwaslabeledbyaneighboronascaleof‘1to10’andwasgivenan‘8’,”sherecalls.”WellIama‘10’andpeoplewithdisabilitieshaveheartsofgold, and all the colors of our feelings burst out fromourheart.”

Moniqueisa47-year-oldself-taughtpainter/artistwholivesinDallas.Shewasinjuredinacliffdivingaccidentatage17.Shesaysthatherart“exploreshuman-kind’smostintimateemotions.”Moniqueembracesmanydiverse

styles from surrealism to the abstract. She explains that her paintings are both narrative and mysteri-ous,“creatingamélangeoftranquility,horror,pas-sion,andserenitythatarousestheeyeandheart.”

Suzanne Huse

Monique Jannette

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Willieis80yearsoldandhaslivedinDallassincethe1940s.Hegrew up poor, but his family always stuck together. As a young man, he boxedunderthename“Tiny”John-son.HestartedpaintingasahobbyandpaintedamuralforGreaterElBethelChurchin1993.Henowhasover30paint-ingsinhisportfolioandhisfirstofficialshowingwasatNorthlakeCollegein2008.Willie,whosays“allmyartworkisinspiredbyGod,”aspirestohavehisart shown nationally. Despite his disability of debili-tating arthritis, he keeps a positive attitude on life.

Jill has developed a technique of dried paints and carefully layered slabs to create her own unique art. She grew up in Roch-ester,NewYorkand,althoughshealways wanted to be an artist, she did not get the opporutnity until later in life following diagnoses of bipolar and post traumatic stress disorder. Jill says that her life experiences in science and the environment have helped her tremendously with her art. She currently livesinWaltham,Massachusettswhereshewritesher own art blog at www.doodlebean.net.

Susan, a native of Florida, has been painting in various media her entire life despite having several health issues including ar-thritis, heart problems, and spinal stenosis. She has been a mem-ber of VSA Arts of Florida for several years and credits them for giving her the experienceandconfidencetosucceed.ShenowhasherownstudioinLargo,wheresheteachesclassesin oil and acrylics and holds events where a group of friends come to socialize and paint, sometimes evenforthefirsttime.

Willie James Johnson

Jill Kolva

Susan Kubes

“Mother & Child”Acrylic on canvas17x21 | $400

“Sea Floor”Acrylic on canvas14x11 | $200

“Lone Star Sunset”, “Yosemite”, “Sheltered Cove”Inks on ostrich eggs5x7 | $180 each

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“Musical Horizon”Ink drawing

24x18 | $600

KeLaine,aDallasresident,hasbeen serious about art since age 3. She began taking oil painting lessons at age 10 and private lessons and various commu-nity college courses ever since. Regardless of her diagnosis of

bipolardisorder,KeLainehasexperimentedwithmany different forms of art including animation, jewelry,drawing,painting,ceramics,fiberarts,lapi-dary and sculpting. She says that art has been her whole life, and that she is happiest when creating it. “Natureandartinspireme,”shesays.“Ibelieveweeachhaveauniquevisiontosharewiththeworld.”

KeLaine Kvale

“Mystic Mountains”Acrylic

31x25 | $500

Andrea has been interested in art from an early age. She began paintingafterreceivingherfirstset of oil paints at age 8. She is mainly self-taught learning by tri-al and error. Andrea who lives in Jacksonville, Texas is diagnosed

fromschizophrenia.ShegraduatedfromLonMorrisCollege in 1986 where she studied music and art. Herpainting“FromaRockandaHardPlace”wonthe2009TexasstatepostercontestforNationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth.Shehasparticipated in numerous shows and exhibitions and is an active member of several art societies.

Andrea LaVinge

“Mosaic”Mixed media

15x13 | $175

Benji,age24,hasparticiaptedinTheArc’s“MyL.I.F.E.”programformanyyears.Hishobbiesincludeplaying musical instruments, swim-ming and recreational weekend activities.

Benji Lipchitz

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Linda’sspeechdifficultywaswhat originally sparked her interest in art. She began draw-ingstickfiguresasameansofcommunicating and learning vo-cabulary during speech classes. Soon afterward, she enrolled in an art class to hone her craft. A cancer survivor, currentlylivinginCedarHill,Linda’sworkhasbeendisplayedattheJFKCenterforPerformingArtsinWashingtonDC,theRoyalCollegeofLondon,and30othervenuesthroughouttheU.S.,England,andAfrica.

Janet creates art in whatever medium is most appropriate to communicate an idea or insight. Over a period of 15 years, Janetlostherhearing.In2006she had implanted an electronic device that provides a sense of sound.Herpaintingreflectsthementaldebatesheexperienced about whether receiving the cochlear implant was the right decision. Janet holds a BFA from SMUandiscurrentlyamastersstudentinIntermediaStudioattheUniversityofTexasatArlington.Threeofher sculptures were selected for an exhibition at the SmithsonianInternationalGallery.

Linda Michael-lo

Janet Morrow

“Womanhood”Acrylic on wood pane

18x24 | $500

“Turning a Deaf Ear” (two pieces)Oin on canvas with inset collage

72x36 | $1,250

Rosita,age75,hasbeenat-tendingtheNationalInstituteof Art and Disabilities in Rich-mond,Californiasince1987.Shehasenjoyedmuchsuccessover the years with her drawings and paintings and has gained notorietywithcriticsandcollectors.MuchofRosita’spiecesarereligious,influencedbytheBibleandChristian motifs. She is also a fan of boxing and has a large body of work based on the sport. Rosita’s work has been featured in exhibits throughout the country.

Rosita Pardo

“Untitled”Acrylic and ink on canvas

24x18 | $225

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“Welcoming Angel”Watercolor and markers15x17 | not for sale

Quincyisa22-year-oldvivaciousyoung lady who loves her friends, her pets, and her handbags. She neverforgetsyourname.QuincyparticipatesinTheArc’s“ArtisticExpressions”program,dressingstylishlyandalwayssmiling.Her

favorite musician is the legendary Johnny Cash.

Quincy Parsons

“Bicycle”Rice and tissue paper

24x24 | $325

PatrickisastudentattheNeigh-borhood Center of the Arts in GrassValley,Californiawherehetakes classes in clay, woodwork-ing,andvisualarts.Helikestomake birdhouses and CD racks. Healsoenjoysrunninginthe

Special Olympics, spending time with his family and friends,andlisteningtomusic.WiththemoneyheearnsatNCA,helikestobuyCDs.Patrickwouldone day like to live in his own apartment.

Patrick Scudero

“Hemmorage”Acrylic on canvas24x20 | $900

Kristen,aresidentofPoca,WestVirginia,graduatedfromWestVirginiaUniversitywhereshewastrainedinscenicdesign.Hertrue passion is painting and says that her works are inspired by her own life and experiences as

wellasthelivesofherfriendsandfamily.Kristen’sworkstendtousemanydifferenttexturesreflectingherperception,“inourhumanexistencetherearemanydifferentlayersandtextures.”

Kristen Smith

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KristiwasborninOrange,Texas in 1966. She has created works of art her entire life and isaself-taughtpainter.Hergrandmother was a painter and bequeathed her art supplies to Kristi.ShecurrentlylivesinBas-trop with her boyfriend and likes to spend time with her son and grandson. She suffers from chronic de-pression.BesidespaintingKristihasawidevarietyof interests including hiking, reading, and traveling.

Kristi Standley

“Fragmented”Acrylic and wood21x14 | $650

Todd, born in 1961, began drawing and painting at three yearsofage.Hehasaspinalcondition and neuropathy as a result of spinal trauma. Todd studied art at Richland College andtheUniversityofNorthTexasand is involved in music and nature photography. ToddcurrentlylivesinLasColinasandsaysofhisart,“Inaworldthatcanbesodarkattimes,whyaddtothatdarkness?Whynotshinealittlelight?”

Todd L. Thomas

“Musically Speaking”Oil on canvas

20x25 | $795

JaneisagraduateofSMUwithamajorinpainting.Aftersuf-fering a stroke in her late 30’s she had to learn to use her left hand. She is now painting and building an art business in Dallas. Herworks,shesays“cameaboutthrough needing to do something that lifts and bringsoutthebeautyandhopesinourlives.”Shecredits family and friends with providing both their strength and love following her stroke.

Jane Troyer

“Piaglio”Watercolor on canvas60x38 | $2,800

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“Untitled”Acrylic on canvas12x12 | $125

LaurenhasworkedattheNa-tionalInstituteofArtandDis-abilities in Richmond, California for over a decade. Because of her disability, she paints with her mouthandmakesitlookeasy!Lauren’ssubjectsarewhatever

inspiresherthatday.Inadditiontopainting,Laurenenjoysworkingwithceramics.

Lauren Wilson

“Hide” Oil on canvas

24x20 | $350

“Seek”Oil on canvas

24x20 | $350

Kemi,whoisMissWheelchairTexas2010,studiedstudioartatBaylorUniversity.Shewasleftaquadriplegic after a car acci-dentin2006.Herimpressionisticstyle is inspired by artists such as SeuratandMonet.Shenowlives

inHoustonandsaysherdisabilityhasdefinitelyshapedherartwork,“MylimitedarmandhandfunctionandthechallengesIfacetryingtopaintfrom a wheelchair have most certainly shaped my artisticexpression.”

Kemi Yemi-Ese

The above works are also available for viewing andpurchaseatouronlineartstoreat:

www.arcdallas.org

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Jack is an award-winning artist who began painting as therapy in1991.“Mr.B”,asheiscalledwasborninIdahoFalls,Idahoin1939. As a young man he started inalow-leveljobatalocalchainstore and with hard work moved hiswayuptouppermanagement,buta1987caraccidentleftJackwithaheadinjurythatcausedseizuresandspinabifida.Hisbrotherconvincedhimtotakeuppaintingasatherapy,anditworked.Heis currently, resident of San Antonio, Florida.

Jack “Mr. B” Beverland

“Harvesting Hay”Dimensional paint26x18 | $450

Online Gallerywww.arcdallas.org

Due to the overwhelming response from these talented artists, the gallery could not display all of their works.

Thefollowingpiecescanbeviewedandpurchasedonlineat:www.arcdallas.org

Priceslistedinthiscatalogandonlineare“minimumprice”anddonotin-clude any additional contribution a buyer may wish to make to the artist and TheArcofDallas.Shippingandhandlingisextraandcanbesignificantforsomepieces.Pleaseaskaregistrationclerkfordetails.Artworkpur-chased will be available for pick up at The Arc of Dallas regional head-quarters,beginningAugust27,afterthecloseofArt&Ability2010.

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“Seashell”Acrylic on canvas16x16 | $145

Doug creates his art at Open Door Studio in Columbus, Ohio, which provides art services for adults with developmental dis-abilities.Hewasbornin1952andhasspentthemajorityofhislifeinCentralOhio.Manyofhis

works are references to historical events. Besides painting and historical research, Doug likes to spend his time sewing and competing in the Special Olympicsintheshotputandthediscus.Hehopestodevelop his skills and start exploring textile art in the years to come.

Douglas Gantt

“The Yellow Lady”Acrylic on canvas25x37 | $125

“Green Bird”Oil pastel

20x26 | $325

Shanna attends art classes at NeighborhoodCenteroftheArtsinGrassValley,Californiawhichprovides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to grow to the best of their abilities through the arts and community

integration.Herfavoriteclassisweaving,butshealsoenjoyssculpting,painting,anddrawing.ShealsodoesjanitorialworkattheNCAwhichallowsher to live in her own apartment with her cat. She is currentlyworkingonabirdhouseandenjoysspend-ing time with friends.

Shanna James

HeatherbeganworkingattheNationalInstituteofArtandDis-abilitiesin2009.Herartishighlystylized, colorful and graphic with its primary focus the natu-ral world. Besides drawing and painting,Heatherisalsointer-

estedinmakingjewelry,fiberartandceramics.Shelives in Richmond, California.

Heather Edgar

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“Horse”Permanent markers

14x19 | $250

KaylaattendsclassesattheNeighborhoodCenteroftheArtsinGrassValley,California.She likes to weave, draw, and workwithclay.Herfavoriteclassis performing arts where she likes to sing and dance. She also enjoysreadingmagazinesandmaking up stories.

Kayla Larsen

Preciouswhohasintellectualdisabilitiesenjoysdrawing,pho-tography and playing with her pet bird. She collects anything with leopard prints and likes to rearrange her room. She also values spending quality time with her family and working in the community.

Precious Mitchel

“My Reflection”Pencil and crayon20x19 | $50

Willieis80yearsoldandhaslivedinDallassincethe1940s.Hegrewuppoorbuthisfam-ily always stuck together. As a young man he boxed under the name“Tiny”Johnson.Hestartedpainting as a hobby and paint-edamuralforGreaterElBethelChurchin1993.Henowhasover30paintingsinhisportfolioandhisfirstofficialshowingwasatNorthlakeCollegein2008.Willie,whosays“allmyartworkisinspiredbyGod,”aspirestohavehisartshownnationally.Despite his disability of debilitating arthritis, he keeps a positive attitude on life

Willie James Johnson

“Rome”Graphite on canvas36x24 | $600

“Untitled”Oil on canvas

24x18 | $400

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“Rainbow Basket”Hand woven basket

10x14x10 | not for sale

“Walking Alone”Sand on canvas24x20 | $900

Elspethisa26-year-oldwholoveslife.Sheparticularlyenjoysdancing and music. She is actively involved in Special Olympics basketball, bowling, and bocce. ElspethparticipatesinTheArc’s“MyL.I.F.E.”program.

Elspeth Payne

Kristen,aresidentofPoca,WestVirginia,graduatedfromWestVirginiaUniversitywhereshewastrainedinscenicdesign.Hertrue passion is painting and says that her works are inspired by her own life and experiences as

wellasthelivesofherfriendsandfamily.Kristen’sworks tend to use many different textures because asshesays,“inourhumanexistencetherearemanydifferentlayersandtextures.”

Kristen Smith

“Dwarf Yellow Butterfly”Acrylic on canvas8x10 | $125

Allison,age21,graduatedfromCaddoMillsHighSchoolin2008.She was born with autism and had speech problems growing up. Although she never took art classes, she discovered a natural ability and passion for paint-

ing. The bright and vibrant colors Allison uses are perfect for catching the eye of the audience. Allison livesinCaddoMillswithhermotherandstepfather.

Allison Wong

This exhibit is dedicated in loving memory to

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Improvingqualityoflifeforindividualswithintellectualandrelateddevelopmentaldisabilities.

This exhibit is dedicated in loving memory to Marty Weissman

whose love and support of the Artistic Expressions program became the catalyst for growth of Art & Ability.

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PleasecontactTheArcofDallasorspeakwithanyofourhost volunteers to learn about future exhibitions by these and other exceptional artists with disabilities.

Next Exhibit“Art&Ability”|DowntownDallasOctober22-31,2010InPartnershipwiththeDallasMuseumofArt&theDallasArtsDistrictChase Bank Building Rotunda | Dallas

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