Area Artists Invited To Submit Pieces For New “Inspiration Through Art” Gallery Space

The Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center is creating an opportunity for area artists to exhibit their work, while providing local children and adults with disabilities a chance to gain “Inspiration through Art”.

Easter Seals is installing a hanging art display system at its 3701 Bellemeade Avenue location in Evansville.  That facility serves thousands of individuals each year with a wide range of programs, including medical rehabilitation therapy, therapeutic preschool, and assistive technology.  The gallery space will be in the building’s main hallway, enriching the environment for clients and their families, staff members, and the public.

Area artists of all ages and abilities are invited to submit digital color photos of original two-dimensional artwork for the first exhibit by August 18.  Digital photos should be emailed to Amber Schaudt at aschaudt@evansvillerehab.com and must be accompanied by a completed registration form.  The form is available along with complete guidelines and rules at www.EasterSealsSWIndiana.com and www.Facebook.com/EasterSealsSWIN.

Organizers plan to feature three exhibits per year, with artwork being rotated every four months.  The first “Inspiration through Art” exhibit will be unveiled at an open house Tuesday, September 27,   5-7 p.m.  The public is invited to that event to view the art, and to see recent facility updates funded by the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center’s “Ensure the Future” capital campaign.

There is no cost to enter artwork and no limit to the number of submissions per artist.  All submissions are subject to be juried and the jurors’ decision will be final.  There is no specific theme, but all art must be appropriate for viewing by all ages, including children.  Artists may price their pieces if they choose; the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center will retain a standard 20% commission from all sold artwork.

Easter Seals intends for the “Inspiration through Art” gallery to become a popular venue for tri-state artists to exhibit, and perhaps inspire others—including local children and adults with disabilities—to explore their own creativity.  The nonprofit organization hopes to offer art workshops in the future.