Tag Archives: Arts Access

Artwork that makes a difference

Posted on September 14, 2012 by dlevine

Amy’s Treat is a non-profit foundation that was created in December 2007 in memory of Amy Maliszewski, who died from cancer. The Dover, NH-based organization was founded by Maliszewski’s daughter Rachel O’Neill and is dedicated to providing solutions to the … Continue reading →

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Unexpected art

Posted on September 6, 2012 by dlevine

You would never expect to see a painting by someone who cannot hold a brush, hear a poem written by someone who has never spoken a word or see a dance choreographed by a person who has never walked. Yet, … Continue reading →

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Birthday painting

Posted on August 28, 2012 by dlevine

In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, Sharon Held and her sister Maura, both of whom lived in Mendham, NJ, were regular volunteers at Matheny. Sharon, inspired by her experience at Matheny, went on to become a physical therapist and … Continue reading →

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Special visitor

Posted on August 22, 2012 by dlevine

New Jersey Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula (D) recently visited Matheny to familiarize himself with our mission and to better understand the needs of people with disabilities in the state. Touring the entire Matheny facility, the assemblyman finished up in the … Continue reading →

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NJ Arts Council grant for Arts Access

Posted on August 9, 2012 by dlevine

Matheny’s Arts Access Program, which enables people with disabilities to create fine art, assisted by professional artist-facilitators, was awarded $31,152 by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.  The grant was given for “general program support.” Matheny’s grant was … Continue reading →

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Freedom of expression

Posted on June 19, 2012 by dlevine

“My art makes me feel free.” Using an automated communications device, Arts Access artist Natalia Manning told a roomful of Johnson & Johnson employees what creating art means to her. The occasion was the opening reception for a special exhibition … Continue reading →

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Arts Access at Bernardsville Library

Posted on June 11, 2012 by dlevine

Twenty paintings by 15 different artists in Matheny’s Arts Access Program will be on display at the Bernardsville, NJ, Library from July 2-30. An opening reception will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, July 9. Arts Access enables people with … Continue reading →

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Arts Access at J&J IT

Posted on June 4, 2012 by dlevine

More than 50 works of art created by 20 Arts Access artists will be on display from June 6 through the end of October at the Johnson & Johnson Information Technology Building at 1003 Route 202 North in Raritan, NJ. … Continue reading →

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Arts Access at UMDNJ

Posted on May 2, 2012 by dlevine

For the second consecutive year, paintings and digital art by artists in Matheny’s Arts Access Program will be part of a special exhibit, “New Jersey Medical School – ARTS” in the Medical Science Building at UMDNJ in Newark. An opening … Continue reading →

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Successful debut for Lane & Kane

Posted on April 17, 2012 by dlevine

“The walls are so stark without art,” explained Bill Oliver, owner of ZEBU Forno, a restaurant/café in Morristown, NJ, “and this art is fantastic.” Oliver was talking with guests at the opening reception, held Sunday, April 1, at ZEBU for … Continue reading →

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