Marlborough Arts Center, 231 North Main Street, Marlborough, CT is presenting a multimedia
exhibit of artwork by five artists with special needs beginning with an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to which the public is invited. The exhibition continues every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. through June 24, except for Mothers
Day, May 13, when the Arts Center is closed.
These artists have displayed in Galleries throughout Connecticut as well as in Chicago, New York City, and Argentina. This is the first time they have exhibited
together, but individually they have received high praise from shows including the Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center and Wesleyan Potters in
Middletown, Art Space in Hartford, Portland Library, Flew the Coop Gallery in New Haven, Kerri Gallery in
Willimantic, Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, New York Outsider Art Fairs and progressive venues including Governors Island Art Fair and Umbrella Arts in
New York's East Village.
Kyle O'Neil (2007 graduate) explores texture, color and form while seeking a balance among them in her pottery, paintings and monoprints. Christopher Strauss (2007 graduate) uses small brush strokes with great attention to details and his colors draw the viewer into his paintings. Kerri Quirk, a practicing artist since 1988, has her
own studio, and paints in acrylics which seem to shimmer on large canvases. Pablo Salas plans to attend art school after high school graduation this year to continue learning as his love for his native Mexican art evolves. Ashley Estep, an art school graduate, is now specializing in photographing abandoned mental institutions, while enjoying sculpting and painting.
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The Marlborough Arts Center is a non-profit regiona center for fine arts,performing arts, and fine crafts. Visit website www.marlborougharts.org or call
(860) 295-9389 for more information.
