Open Door Gallery @

Worcester Art Museum

"Botanica Fantastica" - ASPiRE! Artists

July 17, 2019 - September 19, 2019

Acrylic painting of leaves on canvas depicting close up of different leaves with subtle hues of reds and greens

A yellow & green billowing patterned ceramic sculpture of a lizard with its tongue sticking out, painted with acrylic paint and glitter

A glossy thin ceramic sculpture of a green lizard with yellow spots

A ceramic sculpture of a black mamba snake coiled and raised, painted with gloss and black glitter

Frontispiece, floral and plant arrangement with wood log planter, ceramic lizard, and ceramic tarsier monkey.

A ceramic sculpture of a barracuda fins bent in motion painted with matte sky blue spray paint

A glossy black ceramic mask depicting a mythical creature half human half dinosaur with orange horns

Reception July 24, 2019 11am-1pm with Botanical Sun-Catcher Workshop 11am-12pm

A nature themed art exhibit made by ASPiRE Artists. Botanica Fantastica explores the interconnected relationship between Dreams and the Great Outdoors. Altering the space through installation, this exhibit responds to the need for a natural environment and is inspired by the works of Henri Rousseau.

Botanica Fantastica is on view through September 19, 2019 at the Open Door Gallery in the Higgins Education Wing of the Worcester Art Museum.

Museum hours are:
Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 4pm and third Thursdays of the month until 8pm

Seven Hills developed the ASPiRE! model of day programs to better support individuals with disabilities and other significant life challenges. ASPiRE! has restructured the way that day habilitation, adult day health, workforce readiness, and employment services are typically offered by promoting personal choice and self-determination in a dynamic, and dignified, community-driven environment. Learn more about the ASPiRE! program by visiting the Seven Hills Foundation website.

Open Door Gallery @ Worcester Art Museum exhibits and celebrates the work of aspiring, emerging, and established artists with disabilities, acting as a catalyst for community convening and conversation within the museum.

Designed as both a working studio and gallery, Open Door Gallery @ Worcester Art Museum supports the creation of new works and the sharing of artwork with the Greater Worcester arts community and beyond!

As a partnership between VSA MA, Seven Hills Foundation, and the Worcester Art Museum, Open Door Gallery @ Worcester Art Museum seeks to expand opportunities for meaningful experiences and connections through the arts for people of all abilities.

The Open Door Gallery promotes the work of artists with disabilities and shifts our community's perceptions of ability while enjoying quality art.

For more information about the Open Door Gallery email .