Annapolis, MD (July 27, 2023) - County Executive Steuart Pittman opened the 2023 Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit. The art exhibit will be on display at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library from July 26, 2023, thru August 19, 2023, and at the Arundel Center from August 21, 2023, thru September 18, 2023. The exhibits are free and open to the public. The exhibition features artwork from Anne Arundel County residents of all ages with disabilities. Twenty artists have contributed thirty-one pieces of art to display this year. The opening night reception was held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library in Annapolis, Maryland. The event included the presentation of citations to all of the artists from the Maryland Delegates, County Executive Steuart Pittman, and the County Council.
This year marks the ninth annual Artists Without Limits Art Exhibit. “I always look forward to this collaboration that allows us to showcase the talent of these incredible artists, and celebrate disability inclusion,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “I want to thank each participating artist for freely expressing themselves and sharing their talent with us.”
The exhibit is presented by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, the Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues (CODI), and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. April Nyman, Executive Director of The Arts Council, stated, "This is the eighth year we've had the opportunity to partner with the Commission on Disability Issues on this exciting art exhibit. As jurors for the exhibit, we were so impressed with the quality of the artwork submitted. It's great that we can give this kind of exposure to artists with disabilities."
Katie Collins-Irhke, Chair of CODI stated, "This art exhibit gives individuals with disabilities a way to showcase their work in a highly visible, respected way. It actually helps to change perceptions about people who have disabilities."
About The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues
The Anne Arundel County Commission on Disability Issues advises the County Executive and the County Council on the coordination and development of government policies, programs, and services for people with disabilities. For more information, contact the commission at 410-222-4383 or via TTY using Maryland Relay 7-1-1.
Please visit the Commission's website at http://www.aacounty.org/boards-and-commissions/CODI/.
About The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, also known as the Cultural Arts Foundation, works to create a strong financial support system for the entire spectrum of arts groups in the county. Through a partnership of public and private interests, it provides funding for music, dance, drama, and the visual arts. Please visit the Arts Council website at http://www.acaac.org/.
