Art From The Heart Exhibit And Programming At Arts Unbound In Orange

Arts Unbound, the gallery and studio dedicated to artists with disabilities and special needs, has announced several events for the upcoming season.

In our gallery, we have three shows lined up through Spring 2015. First, please join us for “Art From the Heart,” a love-themed show opening with a gallery reception on Friday, February 6 at 5pm. On exhibit will be oil pastel drawings by Tim Jackson, ink and watercolor paintings by Jason Towns, photographs by David Joseph and more. Join us for a family-friendly event, enjoy refreshments, explore our gallery, and get acquainted with Arts Unbound!

Our next show, “Pages” centers on art inspired by books, and will open in our gallery on Friday, March 6 at 5pm. In May, we will exhibit a show of “Wearable Art and Soft Sculpture,” including scarves designed by Tom Yezza and Avary Waldron and quilts created by students in our Generations program. For more information and to submit artwork for these shows, please visit our website at www.artsunbound.org.

Those looking for a hands-on experience can drop into the gallery on Saturday afternoons from 3-5pm for our Saturday Family Workshops, where everybody leaves with a handmade piece of art. Workshops are free and open to all ages, with a $5 suggested donation to cover supplies and teaching costs.

• Valentines, February 7
  In conjunction with our “Art from the Heart” gallery show. Create hand-made valentines with instructor Joan Cummings.

• Books, March 7
  In conjunction with our “Pages” gallery show. Join us for an art activity inspired by a love of books.

Arts Unbound is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the artistic achievement of youth, adults and senior citizens with disabilities. Through professional classes in the visual arts and exhibitions in the Arts Unbound gallery and throughout NJ, the organization is committed to providing skill development and income opportunities for emerging and established artists with special needs. The gallery is located in the Valley Arts District at 544 Freeman Street, in Orange. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm, and Saturdays noon-5pm. www.artsunbound.org (Arts Unbound – 973-675-2787).

“Art from the Heart” Opening Reception
Friday February 7 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts Unbound Gallery
544 Freeman Street, Orange NJ 07050