 Sister Kenny Rehabilitation InstituteInternational Art Show by Artists with DisabilitiesInternational Art Show by Artists with Disabilities Hillside Woodland by Dick Grodt earned Best of Show honors in the 50th Annual International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities, May 2 to 24, 2013. 2013 Art ShowThe 50th Annual International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities is May 2 to 24.
For more information, call 612-863-4872. The International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities is a 50-year tradition of which Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is very proud. The show, held each spring, is one of only a handful of judged art shows in the country for those with a physical or mental impairment. Sister Kenny's mission is all about helping individuals progress towards their personal best. Our art show is an extension of that -- highlighting the abilities of those who experience physical or mental limitations. Art show sales and permanent collectionAbout one-quarter of the art show entries are sold each year, with 75 percent of the proceeds going to benefit the individual artists. Artwork is judged in six categories:
Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital has a permanent art collection from past shows that includes more than 350 pieces of art. Nearly 200 are on display in the hospital. Art show historyThe show stems from the passion of the late Margaret Anderson. She contracted polio at the age of 26 which resulted in quadriplegia and dependence upon a respirator to sustain her life. Anderson developed a passion for painting, refining her skill as a painter with a brush in her mouth as opposed to her hands. Anderson inspired the establishment of the art show and directed it for many years with support from the former Sister Kenny Auxiliary. The annual International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities takes place every spring. The 50th Annual International Art Show by Artists with Disabilities is May 2 to 24, 2013. For more information, please call 612-863-4872. 2013 winnersTo get a closer look at the 2013 winners, click on the images below. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move from one photo to the next. Best in Show AwardJudges' Encouragement AwardGraphicPhotographyWatercolorMixed mediaOils & acrylicsSculptureProfile of an artist: Susan Fink
Susan Fink broke her neck and injured her spinal cord in a cross-country skiing accident. When she arrived at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute she was only able to move the big toe on her right foot. Previous Art Show winners: |
