Get inspired by the work of over 100 artists promoting creative power in people with disabilities at the VSA Charlottesville/Albemarle 14th Annual Art Show. Artists including Chris Wharam, Romney Brand, Rosemary Ballister, John T. Trippel, Margaret Lee, Anne Denit, Justin Connor, and William Greenough will display and discuss the development of their artistic vision. Pieces from local schools, organizations, and group projects will share the spotlight with live accompaniment by VSA musicians. As part of a national alliance for the arts, the local VSA has championed its mission for an inclusive arts community and the therapeutic power of creativity since 2000.
Friday 1/10. Free, 6pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. 979-9532.
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