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UNLOCKED Abilities In Art @ Riverside Arts Market
Answer the question “How do you create?” with AAF JAX in-person for our public service opportunity “UNLOCKED Abilities In Art” @ Riverside Arts Market.
Come partner with the newly launched nonprofit incubator ‘UNLOCKED’ by CIL JAX (Center for Independent Living, Jacksonville) to empower artists and creators of all abilities. Creating opportunities for every step of every journey.
Be a part of the expansion of an extremely unique disability-empowerment public service initiative at Riverside Arts Market.
WHAT: UNLOCKED Abilities In Art Pop-Up Exhibit & Marketplace
- +Live wheelchair art creation
- +Wheelchair decorating & detailing
- +10+ artist showcases & vendors
- +Free-form Paint & Chalk zone (for all ages) & games for kids
When: Saturday, September 19, 10a-2p
- Setup volunteer shift starts at 9a
Where: Riverside Arts Market [MAP] (new plaza)
How: Adaptive art & tech showcases
Who: You!
About UNLOCKED Abilities In Art:
The Abilities In Art project began in 2013 by Tyler Morris to help raise awareness of the over 200,000 people with disabilities living in our community. The project utilizes wheelchairs to create beautiful works of art that empower and educate in a fun atmosphere.
As of this year, Abilities In Art has expanded into an entire artist collective, with a growing event series of pop-up marketplaces and exhibits showcasing all types of art and abilities.
Free to attend as visitor, patron, volunteer, or vendor! To sign up as a vendor or get more information, fill out the below form or call Greg McLean-Kennedy directly at 904-9-10-GREG (4734). Please give 48 hours for response.
UNLOCKED Abilities In Art Creator Community Application – Fill out form
Ways to Get Involved:
- Join as an artist/creator and showcase how you create!
- Volunteer for setup, breakdown, manning an artist exhibit, helping make art, or any uniquely you!
- Let us know how you’d like to collaborate
- Support financially as a patron or donor!
- All donations will be redirected to the artists and creator facilitation.
- Help us recruit by spreading the word and to artists & volunteers
- All mediums welcome: painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, fiber arts, and more!
- Facilitate a future pop-up exhibit, class/skills training, or market.
All are welcome — members, non-members, and anyone who loves art or empowerment.