O THE INDIVIDUAL, ART IS AN ENDEAVOR OF SKILL AND imagination, but in its broader sense, it is a form of communication. The works on these pages were made by artists who practice art not only as a creative outlet or pastime, but as a mode of self-expression when verbal communication is limited. Featured in various New York exhibitions, these artworks are part of the permanent collection of gallery265 , a space founded by The Arc Westchester to offer a unique perspective into the personalities of artists with developmental disabilities. Since opening in 2009, gallery265 has had 24 rotations and a permanent collection composed of 87 pieces by 25 artists. The Arc Westchester is a nonprofit organization that provides support for more than 2,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and its gallery provides opportunities for artists to develop their talents alongside a community where artistic expression is cultivated and supported. Spectrum Art on the By Seimi Rurup T
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