Home > Community Programs > Art Ability > Galleries

TEXT SIZE:

Event Photo Galleries

Note: Galleries may take a few seconds to load.

Art Ability 2011 Preview Reception

The Art Ability Exhibition and Sale opens annually with a ticketed event, the Preview Reception, held at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, PA. The reception offers guests the first opportunity to view and buy works by our exhibiting artists while enjoying refreshments, passed hors d’oeuvres, entrée stations and delicious desserts. Many of the artists are in attendance that evening, with attendance typically ranging from 350-450 people. Anyone interested in receiving an invitation for this event should contact the Art Ability office at artability@mlhs.org.

Art Ability 2011 Closing Reception

A closing reception was held on Sunday, January 9, with more than 100 guests in attendance. The second annual event included two guided tours by Art Ability Curator Susanna Saunders, Ph.D., and three educational workshops. The 16th annual Art Ability Exhibition and Sale will close on Sunday, January 16. For more information on additional opportunities available through Art Ability, including satellite exhibits, corporate acquisitions and artist demonstration days, please contact Art Ability at 484.596.5607 or e-mail ArtAbility@mlhs.org

Patrons Preview, 2009

The Art Ability Exhibition and Sale opens annually with a ticketed event, the Patrons Preview Reception, held at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, PA. The evening includes music, food, a silent auction, and is the first time the artwork is available for sale to the public. Many of the artists are in attendance that evening, with attendance typically ranging from 350-450 people. Anyone interested in receiving an invitation for this event should contact the Art Ability office at artability@mlhs.org.

Benefactor Reception, 2009

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital gratefully acknowledges Patty and Gary Holloway for hosting the 2009 Art Ability Benefactors Reception on October 11, 2009. The evening, which included a Silent Auction and on-going demonstrations from Art Ability Artists Mimi Barclay Johnson, Suzanne Stewart, and 2009 Featured Artist Linda Fry Goschke, provides a sneak preview of the current year’s show.

Closing Reception, January, 2010

On January 10, 2010, thanks to the generosity of the Katherine Alexandra Foundation, Art Ability was pleased to offer its first ever Closing Reception at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital open to artists, patients, former patients, and the community. This no-cost reception focused on Art and the Patient Experience, and participants were invited to come and view the 2009 Art Ability artwork, enjoy guided tours, attend educational workshops and enjoy conversation about their experience of utilizing art in their recoveries.

Vanguard Showcase, October 2009

The Vanguard Group in Malvern hosted a satellite exhibition of work on October 28, 2009, which included the talents of a demonstrating artist at the Gallery of their Morgan Building. This opportunity was in conjunction with their corporate diversity efforts.

Waverly Satellite Exhibit Reception, July 2009

Beginning with an Opening Reception on May 31, 2009, Art Ability was please to lend 45 pieces from its permanent collection to Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, PA to open in their main meeting room for a satellite exhibition. This show, open daily beginning June 1st through July 23rd, provided another showcase and marketplace for these talented Art Ability artists while educating the community about the remarkable capabilities of people with a wide variety of disabilities.

William Penn Satellite Exhibit Reception, April 2009

From August 2008-August 2010, an exhibit featuring 75 pieces of Art Ability artwork for sale was displayed at the William Penn Foundation offices at Two Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA. This is the first time that Art Ability has offered artwork for sale at a satellite exhibit, and it has been a great opportunity for Art Ability and our artists to gain more exposure and spread our mission of celebrating artists with disabilities.

Connect with

Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab

A Celebration of Art by Artists with Disabilities

Make a Gift