1st Thursday Exhibit Showcasing Abstract Art by Adults with Disabilities
The media and general public are invited to “JUXTAPOSE”, a 1st Thursday Art Exhibit and Artists’ Reception, at Santa Barbara Art Works, at 28 E. Victoria St., an artist studio-gallery for aspiring artists with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to express themselves, collaborate within the community, create, exhibit and sell their artwork in a professional gallery. The exhibit is in collaboration with the Downtown Santa Barbara 1st Thursday Arts events.
What: “JUXTAPOSE”, a new collection of original abstract art and printmaking artwork by 15 artists.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019, 5:00 - 8:00PM.
Where: Santa Barbara Art Works, 28 E Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101.
The event is free and open to the public. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served, generously donated by Santa Barbara Winery and Whole Foods Market. Enjoy live music by the Traveling Hurtados. Santa Barbara Art Works is part of the UCP WORK, Inc. family of services, and is a 501©3 nonprofit organization. For more information about Santa Barbara Art Works, contact Jacob Allio, Studio Manager, at info@sbartworks.org or visit http://www.sbartworks.org. Follow at http://www.facebook.com/santabarbaraartworks.
About UCP WORK, Inc. is dedicated to providing services to residents of the Tri-County with mental and/or physical disabilities, so that they may work and live independently as contributing citizens within the community of their choice. A not for profit agency, UCP WORK, Inc. is dedicated to assisting people with significant disabilities grow toward productive and satisfying lives within the community of their choice. UCP WORK, Inc. is committed to being leaders in providing innovative programs to maximize employability, independence and quality of life. UCP WORK, Inc. was founded in 1968 by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara. The Agency is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and employs a staff of approximately 200 individuals to administer and provide services to over 500 program participants. UCP WORK, Inc. maintains offices in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria (Santa Barbara County), and provides services throughout the Tri-County. For more information about our programs, visit http://www.ucpworkinc.org.
