VSA Arts Rhode Island "Beyond Barriers"

Event Date/Time: Friday, June 12th, 2015 to Friday, August 14th, 2015

Location of Event (Web or City, State): Pawtucket City Hall, Rosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860

Description of Event:

In celebration of the 25th ADA Anniversary, VSA Arts Rhode Island will be sponsoring “Beyond Barriers.” A central element of "Beyond Barriers" will be an exhibit featuring artworks created by local artists with disabilities on display June, July & August at Pawtucket City Hall. During these three months, exhibition-inspired events will be scheduled including an Opening Artist Reception hosted by Mayor Don Grebien with the Pawtucket Arts & Culture Commission on Friday, June 12th. There will also be a large ADA Celebration event on Friday afternoon, August 14th featuring RI Congressman James Langevin and other dignitaries. This exhibit and accompanying events will take place to bring attention to the issues of persons with disabilities, the value of the ADA with highlighted accomplishments of what has – fortunately – changed over the past 25 years as well as raise local awareness of work that can continue to ensure equal opportunity and access for all Rhode Islanders. For more information by phone or email contact VSA Arts RI 401-725-0247; programs@vsartsri.org

Sponsoring Organization(s) of Event:

• VSA Arts Rhode Island, Pawtucket Arts & Culture Advisory Commission

Audience(s):

• Business

• Employer

• State and Local Government

• People with Disabilities

Topic:

• ADA Anniversary