More than a dozen program participants from AHRC Suffolkgathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon on its Annual Art Show recently, held at the historical greenhouse located on the grounds of the West Sayville Golf Course. The one-day show was held with the help of the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.
Artwork types included painting on canvas, miniature clay sculptures and 3-D mixed materials pieces. The winning pieces were arranged for display among the plants inside the greenhouse, creating an organic display that engaged the viewer.
“Being a judge was an amazing experience,” said Brian Cabezas, Chief Program Officer, AHRC Suffolk. “The talent that is on display here today is just extraordinary. Kudos to the people we support and they're wonderful, amazing abilities.”
All proceeds from the Art Show’s plant and pumpkin sale benefitted the AHRC Suffolk Greenhouse Horticultural Program.
“This show and the pumpkin sale help us continue to deliver services to our participants who rely on us for educational, vocational, residential and employment services,” said Mary Fu, Chief Advancement Officer, AHRC Suffolk. “Maintaining and operating the greenhouse as both a community amenity and a living classroom is something that benefits our participants tremendously and opens doors to them for the future.”
AHRC Suffolk will continue to celebrate the winning artists and their work by converting them into greeting card favors featuring a note about the artist that will be given out to guests at our Annual Candlelight Ball, AHRC Suffolk Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year on Wednesday, October 23 at Stonebridge Country Club.
Photo of participants and AHRC Suffolk Staff, holding art standing in front of historical greenhouse located on the grounds of the West Sayville Golf Course, attached. Credit AHRC Suffolk.
About AHRC Suffolk
AHRC Suffolk is a not-for-profit organization which provides programs and services to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities on Long Island. Currently more than 2,500 people receive educational, vocational, residential and employment services through AHRC’s forty-two facilities. Follow AHRC Suffolk on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn.