FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Three Artists in Dialogue have created an initiative called PAPA (Professional Artists for People with Autism) and will exhibit their work in a show entitled "Art Communicates Abilities" as a charity benefit to QSAC, Inc.
This exhibit will be held at The Broome St. Gallery in New York City from February 17 through March 1, 2009. The auction is scheduled for Sunday, February 22 at 2 p.m. A percentage of all sales during the exhibit and auction will be donated to QSAC.
Two of the three artists are employed by the NYC public school system and are highly specialized in working with autistic students. Sometime in the future, they hope their efforts to benefit people with autism will take the form of a full time non-profit art gallery in New York City that will showcase the brilliant artwork of people with autism. Their visions and insights would be a valuable addition to the art and culture of New York.
QSAC is one of the largest agencies dedicated specifically to autism and provides comprehensive services and programs to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families in New York City and Long Island. QSAC is a recognized leader in the field and has received the Mental Hygiene Services Award for Excellence from New York City and recognition from the Queens Borough President and the Town of Hempstead for contributions to individuals with autism and their families. Many of QSAC's participants represent challenging cases referred to QSAC by the Boards of Education and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. www.qsac.com.
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Contact:
Danièle Favre-Panayotatos
Director of Development
212-244-5560 ext 2016
e-mail: danielefp@qsac.com
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