An exhibit featuring art by veterans of all ages and abilities will be presented at the New River Valley Disability Resource Center (NRV DRC) beginning Tuesday, April 17 and running through Saturday, May 19.
Seeking to connect those with disabilities—both physical and mental—into the local community in a meaningful and visual way, as well as to inspire thoughtful communication, military veterans with disabilities were invited to participate in an art show located at the New River Valley Disability Resource Center, 53 W. Main Street, Christiansburg, Virginia.
The exhibit will be open for viewing during NRV DRC business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited an opening reception from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 to socialize, enjoy the art, meet the artists, and connect with the NRV DRC.
Participants of all ability levels were encouraged to submit art. The themes are not limited to military subjects.
“We are interested in the struggles, highlights, issues, or every day beauty of life as experienced by veterans with disabilities,” said Felta Virginia, local artist who serves as the exhibit curator.
The NRV DRC’s mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently. The Center serves the community at large by advocating for and creating an environment accessible to all.
As a Center for Independent Living (CIL), we are community-based, focused on helping people with disabilities live as independently as possible.
CILs operate under a strict philosophy of consumer control; people of all ages with all types of disabilities directly govern and staff our organization.
We serve the New River Valley, which consists of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the towns within and the city of Radford.
More info about the NRV DRC can be found at www.nrvdrc.org
