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"Transcendence: The Journey of Autism" Ethan Engel Art Exhibit

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 10:00am

The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center
Event Description

The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center honors the work of a local Black Hills State University (BHSU) student. The Matthews Art Gallery will be displaying, “Transcendence: The Journey of Autism,” works by Ethan Engel. An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibit runs Feb. 6-28.

Engel is a graphic design and communications major at BHSU. Art has helped Ethan overcome his struggle with Asperger’s Disorder—a form of high functioning autism that creates difficulties in social interactions as well as motor development and communication. His work has been chosen for the VSA Emerging Young Artists Program. The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program provides opportunities for young artists with disabilities, aged 16 to 25, to participate in the arts and explore the possibilities of pursuing arts-based careers.

The 2014 VSA theme is The Journey. Artists created pieces that represented the journey with their disability. Only 15 artists are selected out of hundreds of entries. Engel’s piece, “Overcast,” won an Award of Excellence in the program.

“Overcast” is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s Dillon Ripley Center in Washington D.C. Engels work will remain on display until Jan. 5. It will then travel around the United States for one year.

Cost

FREE
Location

The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center
612 N. Main St.
57783 Spearfish, SD
United States
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Contact Event Organizer

Jayne Rose
Phone: 
605-642-7973