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The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in WAM’s Higgins Education Wing.
April 21, 2025
Worcester Art Museum, Seven Hills collaborate on exhibit for artists with disabilities
Photo | Courtesy of Open Door Arts
"Singing, Swinging, and Being Joyful," a painting by DaNice D. Marshall on display at "Shared."
Worcester Art Museum and Open Door Arts, an affiliate of Worcester-based Seven Hills Foundation, have partnered to present “Shared,” an exhibit highlighting the work of eight Massachusetts artists with disabilities.
The exhibit, revealed in an opening reception on Thursday, features artwork in a variety of mediums. “Shared” is part of Open Doors Gallery @ Worcester Art Museum, a space at the museum featuring hundreds of pieces of art made by those with disabilities since it launched in 2017.
The gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays in WAM’s Higgins Education Wing.
“I think about the resources my body shares amongst itself, the energy there never seems to be enough of and the blood that pools in my legs, and the resources society shares, or fails to share, like shelter, food, and health care,” Mika Cook-Wright, a multidisciplinary visual artist and ceramicist who is one of the eight featured artists, said in a April 1 press release announcing the exhibit. “In both cases there is enough of the resource for all parties, but the process of sharing facilitates whether or not these resources are effectively or equitably distributed.”
In addition to Cook-Wright, the exhibit also features work from Alana Guarino, Ọmọlará Williams McCallister, Liz Doles, Judith Klausner, DaNice D. Marshall, and Sophie Pearson. Art featured as part of the exhibit includes paintings, ceramics, drawings, and sound art. All featured artists are either from or live in Massachusetts.
Open Door Arts works annually with more than 1,500 students, teaching artists, educators, and cultural organization leaders to improve access and participation for people with disabilities in the arts.
“ODG@WAM helps make tangible WAM’s commitment to becoming a more welcoming and accessible environment for all,” Marnie Weir, WAM’s director of learning and engagement, said in the press release.
“Shared” will be on display through May 22.
Eric Casey is the managing editor at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the manufacturing and real estate industries.
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