Mississippi State’s T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability is hosting its fifth annual art show and auction May 2 to benefit its art program for individuals with disabilities.
The Express Yourself! Art Auction “Tea Party” takes place 10 a.m.-noon at the center located at 326 Hardy Road. Ranging from MSU-inspired designs to spring themes, original artwork by the center’s five Express Yourself! artists will be available for purchase, including paintings, prints, greeting cards and ceramics. The event also includes a silent auction, light refreshments and a showcase of the students’ artwork.
The auction is the program’s primary fundraiser, which provides creative art activities for children and adults with disabilities. Offerings include a weekly program for children, individual lessons for all ages and a summer camp.
“As our artists continue to grow, their work becomes more expressive and more confident,” said Kasee Stratton-Gadke, executive director of the Mississippi Institute on Disabilities, which houses the T.K. Martin Center. “This year’s show is a testament to their artistic development and features more work than ever before.”
The T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations and services to ensure individuals with disabilities continually benefit from support to reach their academic, vocational and behavioral health goals. Learn more about the center, housed in MSU’s College of Education, at www.tkmartin.msstate.edu.