HERE WE ARE: Disability Pride in California

Art Explorers present HERE WE ARE: Disability Pride in California, a group exhibition featuring artwork from eight progressive art studios across the state: Able ARTS Work (Long Beach), Art Explorers (Fort Bragg), Cedars Fine Art Studios (San Anselmo), Creativity Explored (San Francisco), ECF Art Centers (Inglewood), Kindling Studios (Camarillo), Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio (Santa Barbara), and Tierra del Sol (West Hollywood).

Throughout the month, Art Explorers will host presentations and talks by artists and advocates to increase visibility and awareness within our community. The exhibition will culminate in a closing reception on July 24 featuring a special guest speaker, followed by a dance party at the Art Explorers studio.

Friday, July 3
First Friday Open Studio | 5–7 PM
Featuring the Art Explorers Puppet Parade at 6 PM.

Friday, July 17
Disability Services Panel | 2–3:30 PM
Join us to learn about nonprofit and disability services organizations serving Mendocino County. Representatives from Parents and Friends, MATCH, Circle of Horses, Compass, UVAH, and the Redwood Coast Regional Center will provide short presentations followed by a Q&A session.

Friday, July 24
“Conversations for a Kinder World: How Your Voice Can Inspire Change” | 4–5 PM
A Zoom presentation by human rights advocate Nicole Adler of Nicole for Love. The closing reception and dance party for HERE WE ARE will follow from 5–7 PM.