Open Door Gallery @

Worcester Art Museum

"Outside the Box" - Artists from Community access to the Arts and Seven Hills Pediatric Center

September 24, 2019 - January 9, 2020

Reception October 9, 2019 12:30-2pm

Discover the incredible paintings created by artists using adaptive art-making techniques— and explore the extraordinary processes that allow them to bring their creative vision to life. Outside the Box highlights work by artists using Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.), a process developed by artist Tim Lefens, and Free Expressions, a technique derived from the A.R.T. process. These innovative techniques give full artistic control to people with significant physical disabilities through the use of laser pointers and close collaboration with a trained “tracker” who acts as the artists’ hands. Through these techniques, artists are able to express their creative ideas and create stunning works of art.

Outside the Box is on view through January 9, 2020 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

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 .