Chairs of Inclusion Opening at 1978 Gallery

Chairs of Inclusion A Seat at the Table for Everyone The Chairs of Inclusion project represents the convergence of inclusion, expressive arts, and community. In honor of the 10th anniversary of JSDD’s WAE Center, ten life sized chairs were commissioned by the Center. Throughout 2014 professional artists worked alongside the Center’s member artists to create a chair as a sculpture object. The chairs represent the Center\'s commitment and belief that every person is entitled to a “seat at the table”– in our community and our family lives. The goal of the project is to shift perceptions about people with developmental disabilities and broaden the public’s awareness of policies about inclusion. The Chairs are objects of art that inspire a change in perceptions about what individuals with disabilities can accomplish and are a testimony to the talents that often lay hidden in people with special needs. You can learn about the project and the lead artists’ experiences at www.chairsofinclusion.org Opening Reception - Sunday, August 2, 2-5 p.m. Artist Talk - Wednesday, August 19, 7-9 p.m.