Spotlighting the creative abilities of those with developmental disabilities is the focus of the next exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council. 'Celebrate the Artist in You' with be on display at HAC from May 10 through May 18. The exhibit includes 136 pieces by 88 consumers served by Hannibal Regional Office (Missouri Department of Mental Health – Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities) in an eight county region surrounding Hannibal. Other are agencies serving consumers with developmental disabilities are also involved. 

Jodi Crockett helps hang the Celebrate the Artist in You exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council. The exhibit, a project of the Hannibal Regional Office, spotlights the creative abilities of those with developmental disabilities. It will be on display May 10 through May 18 and features 136 pieces by 88 Hannibal Regional Office consumers from an eight county region.
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“The Hannibal Arts Council is so proud to help Hannibal Regional Office host this exhibit each year.  It is such a pleasure to work with agency staff to present original works by consumers with developmental disabilities,” said Michael Gaines, HAC director.  “We have been on board with this exhibit since its first year and have been so pleased to see the exhibit grow.  The most rewarding aspect is seeing the consumers react when they see their work in a gallery setting and when they sell a piece!”

An important part of the exhibit are the People’s Choice Awards. The public is invited to view the exhibit and cast their votes. HAC gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The HAC gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays. There will be an evening opportunity to view the exhibit during Second Saturday Gallery Night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.  

For more information on the current exhibit and other HAC programs contact the Hannibal Arts Council at findit@hannibalarts.com, 573-221-6545 or visit them on the web at hannibalarts.com.

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