Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit Opens

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The 2016 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit opened Thursday and runs through June 30, featuring artwork from Anne Arundel County residents of all ages with disabilities.

Thirty artists have contributed 37 pieces of art to display this year. The opening night reception was held Thursdy in the Arundel Center Lobby and the County Council Chambers.

The event included the presentation of ctations to all of the artists. This is year marks the fifth annual Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit.

County Executive Steven R. Schuh said, "I am so proud of each artist that contributed to the show this year, and I am honored to have the chance to walk through the halls and admire the talented artwork."

The exhibit is presented by the Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.

"The opening night reception is really a really exciting night for the artist and their families," said Mary De Angelo, chairwoman of the Artist Without Limits art Exhibit. "This art exhibit gives individuals with disabilities a way to showcase their work in a highly visible, respected way. It actually helps to change perceptions about people who have disabilities."

April Nyman, Executive Director of The Arts Council, said, "This is the fifth year we've had the opportunity to partner with the Commission on Disability Issues on this exciting art exhibit. As jurors for the exhibit, we were so impressed with the quality of the artwork submitted. It's great that we can give this kind of exposure to artist with disabilities."

About The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues

The commission members advise the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs and services for people with disabilities. For more information, contact the Commission at 410-222-4464 voice, or via TTY using Maryland Relay 7-1-1.Please visit the Commission's website athttp://www.aacounty.org/boards-and-commissions/CODI/

About The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, a.k.a. the Cultural Arts Foundation, works to create a strong financial support system for the entire spectrum of arts groups in the County. Through a partnership of public and private interests, it provides funding for music, dance, drama, and the visual arts. Please visit the Arts Council website athttp://www.acaac.org/

»Artists Without Limits Chair Mary De Angelo and Anne Arundel County ADA Coordinator Jill Bezek celebrate the fifth annual Artists Without Limits Exhibit in Annapolis, courtesy of Anne Arundel County