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Extra Special Picassos Artwork to be Showcased

The art show, featuring works created by six young people with disabilities who range in age from 7 to 27, will be held at Athens Academy's Bertelsmann Gallery on Dec. 12-15, with a special reception on Dec. 11.

Extra Special Picassos, a group of six young artists with disabilities, will showcase their work at 's Bertelsmann Gallery next week.

“Our children and young adults are extraordinary,” said Extra Special People, Inc. , in a released statement. “Some of them have cognitive delays or serious physical disabilities, but they find beauty – and create beauty – in so many situations. We want to share their incredible talents with the community, and thanks to Athens Academy, we finally have a platform from which to do it.”

A $1,000 grant from the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism helped boost the art therapy program. ESP partnered with local business Pints & Paints for the paint-on-canvas lessons, and students created works from a range of other media at the ESP building in Watkinsville, according to the news release.

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The show will open on Dec. 11 with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m., which is open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.

The artwork will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 12 -15.

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