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Through My Eyes - Perspectives on Autism
03/26/2009
INDIANAPOLIS – Commemorating National Autism Awareness Month, Riley Hospital for Children Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center and VSA Arts of Indiana present 'Through My Eyes - Perspectives on Autism' - the first annual juried art exhibition for artists with autism spectrum disorders ages 8 and up.
| WHAT: | 'Through My Eyes - Perspectives on Autism' opening reception and art exhibit tour featuring 84 pieces of art by 51 artists from Indiana and Ohio. |
| WHEN: | Friday, April 3, 2009 6-9 pm A brief presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. that will include: Naomi Swiezy, PhD, clinical director, Riley Hospital for Children Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center; Jim Nulty, VSAI President and CEO; and Pilar Liford-Pike, parent of an artist with autism. |
| WHERE: | Harrison Center for the Arts 1505 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN en ROUTE Gallery, Gallery II |
| WHY: | The goal of the art exhibition is to educate the community about autism by showcasing through art, the abilities of people with autism spectrum disorders. |
This exhibit is open to the public and admission is free of charge.
'Through My Eyes – Perspectives on Autism' artwork will be showcased through April 24 in the en ROUTE Gallery at the Harrison Center for the Arts.
A ‘Call for Entries' was announced in October 2008 with entries due January 16, 2009. Any artist with an autism spectrum disorder, ages eight and above, was eligible to submit artwork for consideration.
CONTACT:
Margie Smith-Simmons
317.962.4085 (o)
317.312.4348 (p)
msmithsi@clarian.org
About Riley Hospital for Children As one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and Indiana's first and only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital for Children, a part of Clarian Health, has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families for 85 years. Each year, Riley Hospital and Riley Hospital at Clarian North serve over 215,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Riley Hospital's partnership with Clarian Health, and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine, makes it the only comprehensive clinical resource for Indiana's children and the premiere source for health-related information for their parents. From simple care associated with the health and wellness of children and less complex specialty care to the most critically-ill and medically complex cases, Riley Hospital for Children is a national leader. Clarian Health operates the Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children campuses as a single hospital under Indiana law. Visit Riley Hospital for Children for more information.