Join us for an afternoon of art, community, and inspiration!

The Creative Voices: Disability Art Celebration 2024 is a gathering dedicated to uplifting the incredible talent of artists with disabilities. This event is a space for artists, families, friends, and art lovers to explore creative expressions, celebrate unique perspectives, and make meaningful connections.

With an art contest, exhibition, partner showcases, and holiday gift sales, this is a wonderful opportunity to support and be inspired by the voices of disabled artists in our community.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Nov 16

Time: 3 PM - 6 PM

Location: SAM IT Solutions 2511 NC-54 Ste 201, Durham, NC 27713

Highlights:

Local Art Contest Showcase: Experience the talent of local artists with disabilities in a friendly competition.
Zenaviv Disability Art Exhibition: Explore diverse and innovative artworks created by Zenaviv artists.
Unique Holiday Gift Market: Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to support artists this holiday season.
Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees and artists.

Who Should Attend?

This celebration is ideal for:

Artists, families, and friends in the disability community
Art lovers interested in unique perspectives and creative expressions
Local educators, art therapists, and diversity advocates seeking to support and connect with artists with disabilities

Event Agenda

3:00 pm - 3:10 pm:
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kick off the celebration with welcoming remarks

3:10 pm - 4:15 pm:
Art Contest Showcase
See the remarkable submissions from local contest participants

4:15 pm - 6:00 pm:
Art Show Tour
Explore diverse pieces from Zenaviv artists

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm:
Community Connections Mixer
End the day with refreshments, networking, and a chance to meet artists, community members, and partners.

Testimonials

Trish Stover

Trish gave the art as a holiday gift to her daughter Stephanie.

“Wonderful as gifts – a fun, cheerful piece that projects an image of optimism and hope. Lovelier in person; the photo does not do the art justice.”

Domenico Cacciavillani

“During a move into new space at Freddie Mac we had the opportunity to pick art from a catalog of art work that Freddie Mac has. I was immediately drawn to a piece from Himal called “Yellow Road”.

Employees always stop and pay compliments on their way to meetings. I have since purchased “A Glimpse into Winter”, which stands proudly in my cube. Art like music is needed on a daily basis and Zenaviv provides that for me. Can not wait until my next purchase.”

Jenny Herzog

“Zenaviv has the noble purpose of showcasing artists who would otherwise go unrecognized for their amazing talent. These artists deserve to feel the joy and pride of sharing their stunning works with the world. I purchased calendars for my co-workers and friends because I wanted to support Zenaviv’s mission, and everyone was thrilled with the quality and beauty of the calendars!”

About

Calling all artists in the RTP area who identify as having a disability!

The Creative Voices Art Contest is a celebration of your unique creativity, perspective, and talent. This contest provides an inclusive platform for artists of all ages and styles to showcase their work, with the opportunity to win recognition and connect with others in the community.

Whether you’re a painter, illustrator, digital artist, or work with mixed media, we invite you to join this exciting event and share your artistic voice with us!

Rules

Eligibility:

Artists of any age are welcome. (Artwork will be judged by age group)
Participants must identify as having a disability.
Artists must reside in the RTP area.

Art Medium:

All visual art mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, digital art, photography, and mixed media.

Submission Requirements:

Each artist may submit one piece for the contest.
The artwork must be brought to the event in physical form, either as an original or high-quality print.
Artwork must be at least 16 inches in size. If smaller, please mount artwork to a foam board.

Display and Judging:

All contest entries will be showcased at the event for attendees to enjoy.
A panel of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, expression, and overall impact.

Prizes and Recognition: