Opening Reception for WATER: A GROUP EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Gallery U Boutique is pleased to present WATER: A GROUP EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY ART. This exhibition includes artwork of varied mediums and styles by both established and emerging local artists. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2013, from 6-8PM. Artwork will be on display through March 4, 2013.  Over 22 local artists will be participating in the exhibit, including Kanak Bjhasin, Caitlin Bludgus, Cathleen McCoy Bristol, Joey M. Brown, Amy Charmatz, John Convery, Richard Earl, Ben Faresich, Martha Kelly, Dennis Maida, Robin Malik, Chris Mariano, Dorian Monsalve, David Nicolato, Irena Pejovic, Olivia Rippin, John Roff Jr, Kathie Stamov, Kathleen Tobin, Carla Valderama, Amanda Wilson and Kim Zier. 

Gallery U Boutique is an extension of Universal Institute, a rehabilitation facility that services adults with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The venue serves as a vocational training program whose goal is to introduce people with TBI back into the work force and community. Clients at Universal Institute take part in all aspects of running Gallery U Boutique. Vocational, occupational and cognitive therapies are conducted in our workrooms. Working at Gallery U Boutique provides an opportunity for our TBI clients to rejoin the workforce, engage with the community, learn new skills, and experience the transformative power of art through exposure to existing art and creation of their own artwork.