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This-Ability Mural and Exhibit Reviewed for New Haven Independent

See article written by Jamil Ragland for the New Haven Independent- Emotional Tank Emptied | Review Crew (newhavenindependent.org)

 

Art Connection Studio is a program of Vinfen, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. ACS teaches art skills to participants and helps them use their talents to generate income. We want to highlight their efforts and dedication to empowerment. We also want to draw attention to the great work that UConn does with the same population through our Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service.

A huge thank you goes out to Art Connection Studio , their leadership, staff and their amazing artists. Thank you to Maurice, Joe, and Dan from our carpentry team at UConn Health for dedicating extra time and effort to make sure this exhibit looks great for our special guests. Thank you to the UConn Leadership team for supporting the vision to make this happen and to Mary Beth Bruder of UConn Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service.

 

Left- Daija Matthews- Art Connection Studios Art Coach Left Center- Andre Rochester, UConn Health Art Curator Right Center- Javiera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media, Right- Nadariah Gilespie, Art Connection Studio Program DirectorReception guests posing by This-Ability MuralCarpentry Crew installing the muralDr. Bruce Liang- CEO, UConn Health and Dean of UConn Medical SchoolLeft- Javiera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media, Center- Andre Rochester, UConn Health Center Art Curator Right- Nadariah Gilespie- Program Director, Art Connection StudioDr. Bruce Liang- CEO, UConn Health and Dean of UConn Medical SchoolDr. Jeff Hines, UConn Chief Diversity OfficerFull view of This-Ability MuralCarpentry Crew installing the muralMary Beth Bruder, Director of UConn CEDDJaviera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media,Dr. Jeff Hines, UConn Chief Diversity OfficerJaviera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media,Featured Artists' DisplayBryan Cresotti- Featured ArtistFeatured Artists' DisplayCarpentry Crew installing the muralLeft- Javiera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media, Right- Andre Rochester, UConn Health Art CuratorDr. Jeff Hines, UConn Chief Diversity OfficerCarpentry Crew installing the muralLeft- Daija Matthews- Art Connection Studios Art Coach Left Center- Andre Rochester, UConn Health Art Curator Right Center- Javiera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media, Right- Nadariah Gilespie, Art Connection Studio Program DirectorCarpentry Crew installing the muralLeft- Javiera Olhaberry- Art Connection Studio- Program Specialist/Marketing/Branding/Social Media, Right- Nadariah Gilespie- Program Director, Art Connection StudioAndre Rochester, UConn Health Art CuratorVictoria Pacheco- Featured ArtistMaurice hanging paintingsJeremy Merrero- Featured Artist

Katianna Jarbath Smith and William Prensky Exhibit and Reception

Katiana Jarbath Smith- Haitian American Painter based in Waterbury, CT and William Prensky of West Hartford. Katiana, our feature artist for Black History month, presents a new series of paintings highlighting her Caribbean roots and South Florida upbringing. William Prensky is showing a series of colorful, serene landscapes.

Photo of artwork by Katiana Smith and William Prensky

Left Image: “In Sugarcane Shadows” by Katiana Jarbath Smith. Right Image: “A River Runs through It” by William Prensky

Full Display of Katianna Smith's ArtworkFull Display of Bill Prensky's Artwork

 

 

Nigel Wynter and Peter Barrett Exhibit

Images of artwork by Peter Barrett (left) and Nigel Wynter (right)

New Art Exhibits Feature Beautiful Seascapes and Still Life Imagery

Two new exhibits are on display in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health. See “Comfort and Familiarity” by Nigel Wynter, and “Sights and Sounds” by Peter Barrett through February 8.

 

Image on the left: “Sights and Sounds” by Peter Barrett

Image on the right: “Rusty Wrenches” by Nigel Wynter