“Outsider Art” Finds a New Home in Woodridge
October 14th, 2011
Brookland Heartbeat
Art Enables Blends Art, Commerce and Non-Profit Mission
October 14th, 2011
Brookland Heartbeat
Art Enables Blends Art, Commerce and Non-Profit Mission
Giving Artist Outsiders a Leg Up
October 14th, 2011
Metro Connection
The art world is notoriously hard to break into, and for those with developmental disabilities, the challenge can be even greater. Art Enables is one local organization helping out by providing disabled artists with the tools they need to do what they love, and to make a living from their talents.
October 14th, 2011
Metro Connection
The art world is notoriously hard to break into, and for those with developmental disabilities, the challenge can be even greater. Art Enables is one local organization helping out by providing disabled artists with the tools they need to do what they love, and to make a living from their talents.
KARWAN TV 58th
October 14th, 2011
Karwan TV (Voice of America Afghanistan)
Karwan TV is an Afghan language program produced by Voice of America. This particular program highlights people of Afghani decent with disabilities living in the US. The segment with Jamila Rahimi begins around the 25 minute mark.
October 14th, 2011
Karwan TV (Voice of America Afghanistan)
Karwan TV is an Afghan language program produced by Voice of America. This particular program highlights people of Afghani decent with disabilities living in the US. The segment with Jamila Rahimi begins around the 25 minute mark.
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RI Ave NE InsiderJanuary 30th, 2011
The trend of bringing the arts to historic Route 1 in Hyattsville seems to be coming to our side of Rhode Island Avenue. Our across-the-border neighbors in Maryland still have the more artsy atmosphere to it (for now) but we recently got a new art studio of our own.
Wally Szyndler
September 1st, 2010
Hill Rag September 2010
For Wally Szyndler, all of life's circuitious paths led to art.
September 1st, 2010
Hill Rag September 2010
For Wally Szyndler, all of life's circuitious paths led to art.
Biagio hosts Art Enables
April 10th, 2010
Young DC Volume 19 Number 6 April 2010
Studio B at Biagio Fine Chocolate splashed spring colors across its walls April 10.
April 10th, 2010
Young DC Volume 19 Number 6 April 2010
Studio B at Biagio Fine Chocolate splashed spring colors across its walls April 10.
DCCAH October Art NewsOctober 1st, 2009
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has been a great supporter of Art Enables since the very beginning and this month they have gone even further to spotlight Art Enables in their October newsletter. Included in the newsletter is a terrific video incorporating some footage of our annual Outsider Art Inside the Beltway.
Hospitality and BelongingSeptember 30th, 2009
Community Membership and People with Developmental Disabilities by Milton Tyree
Iranian of the dayJune 3rd, 2009
www.iranian.com
"Payman Jazini is my Iranian of the Day. He was a gifted student who happened to have a brain injury which unfortunately made him impaired, both physically and mentally. It seems art and painting is his best way of communication..."
Sojourners MagazineApril 16th, 2009
Joy In Full Color: The paintings of Eileen Schofield, a member of the Washington DC L'Arche community.
Let's Talk Live!February 26th, 2009
Click the link above to watch Art Enables on Let's Talk Live, News Channel 8.
DCist Studio Visit: Art EnablesJune 5th, 2008
"Upon seeing the work of the Art Enables’ artists at Artomatic both last year and this year, our curiosity was piqued..."By Lynne Venart
A special art show pairs paintings and photosOctober 21st, 2007
The Oregonian
"Joni Kabana had never seen art like it. The paintings were primitive and intricate and colorful and filled with patterns..." by Margie Boulé
The Outsiders: Finding a way into the art worldSeptember 26th, 2007
Etsy, This Handmade Life
"When it comes to the art world, everyone always seems to be looking for the next big thing. If it isn't an artist, it's a concept, a style or a shtick. However, If there is one genre that exists solely to contradict..." by TeenAngster
Outside the Lines & Art Enables @ Positive Vibe CafeAugust 8th, 2007
There is no question that artists with disabilities experience a world quite different from the world that is experienced by those without disabilities. As a result, their artistic strength is generously unfiltered and their art is infused with a directness and enthusiasm...
Autistic Expression: Meissner tells his life's stories through paintingJuly 28th, 2006
Washington City Paper
"When asked to describe his art, Charles Meissner reaches for his pen and notebook paper. '25 years ago,' he scrawls..." by Justin Moyer
Art StudioJuly, 2006
Home and Design Magazine
"Visitors to interior designer Matt Swingly's bedroom space in the Spring 2006 Design House at The Washington Design Center were met with a pleasant surprise. Near the corner of the wall..." by Jeanne Blackburn
Say Treats!February, 2006
Washingtonian Online
"Want to immortalize your pet in a portrait? You'll have decisions to make..." by Cory Ohlendorf
Audio Segment on WAMU RadioDecember 17th, 2004
WAMU Metro Connection
"For adults struggling with developmental disabilities, fitting into mainstream society can be a challenge. The everyday tasks involved in holding down a job..."
The Healing Light of ArtDecember, 2004
Provider Magazine
"When Connie Reinwald was a teenager, she spent two summers at Tyler School of Fine Arts outside Philadelphia studying sculpture and ceramics. The joy of immersing herself in art nearly eclipsed the frustrations of her cerebral palsy..." by Kathleen Vickery
