Exhibition Reception
Tuesday, November 4th | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us to celebrate our local artists in our Free Art Programs!

“The artists offer diverse perspectives shaped by a lifetime of wisdom, acts of courage, and journeys of resilience and discovery. Seniors reflect rich histories and personal legacies; Veterans convey stories of service, sacrifice, and honor; and individuals with disabilities express strength and ingenuity through distinctive artistic voices. Their work transcends aesthetics; it is a vibrant testament to their lives, their truths, and the beauty they contribute to our shared community.

The museum’s Free Art Programs are designed to provide the community with opportunities to express themselves, discuss ideas, and create alongside others with whom they connect. This initiative promotes physical, cognitive, and social growth through the creation and sharing of new ideas. The artwork labeled “Applied Learning" represents participants applying skills they have learned in the museum classes to projects created at their leisure, while the “Class Instructed" indicates artwork created in class during the program. Each piece of artwork enhances the value of these Free Art Programs, as without the students, the show could not go on.” - Liz Slot, Education Director

Cover Art:

(Top row): Connie McCracken, Bolt, 2024, linocut print, Senior Art Program; artwork created in the Easterseals-Goodwill Partnership Program; (bottom row, left to right): Sandy Walker, Octopus, 2025, ceramic, Senior Art Program; Makayla Moheit, Lantern, 2025, ceramic, Veterans’ Art Program; Gabrielle Delaney, Springtime in the Little Belts, 2025, oil on canvas panel, Veterans’ Art Program; Connie McCracken, Box Canyon Herd, 2024, mixed media with acrylic, Senior Art Program