The exhibition was launched on Monday September 14, with over 80 guests enjoying presentations from CEO Celestine Hare, art therapist Ellen Michel, ableart manager Paul Wawryluk and deafblind artist Allan Lawson.

 

Allan spoke about how he gradually lost his sight in his teens after being born profoundly deaf. He has been accessing the ableart program for three years and spoke of the program as being a wonderful creative outlet, an opportunity to express himself and a place to meet new friends.

 

You can learn more about the ableart program and how Allan creates his art by clicking here.

 

70 per cent of the artworks during the exhibition were sold with all of the profits going back to the artists.

 

The public exhibition at the Atrium followed a private showing of a selection of the artworks at the Freehills’ board room, in recognition of the support of the Freehills Foundation who fund the program.

 

We would like to extend our thanks to the artists for sharing their talents, to the staff who made the program and exhibition a success, and to the Freehills Foundation for their financial support and their friendship and encouragement.

 

To learn more about the ableart program contact Paul Wawryluk on 1300 225 369.

 

We would forward to bringing you details about the 2010 exhibition!

 

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