Autism Awareness: Featured Artists
Featured Artist: Brock Arthur
Artist, Brock Arthur, is 24 years old and lives in his own apartment on the same property with his mother, step dad and brother.
He loves the Care Bears and Gummy Bears and one day would like to produce a movie about them.
He has also published photographs in Hot Rod Hot Line. Brock’s art was featured in a recent 2008 showing at the Gallery of Thumb in Spokane.
Brock is not working currently but wants to have an active part in society working in some artistic endeavor.
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Featured Artist: Guy McDonnell
Artist Guy McDonnell, of Seattle, Washington, is 19 years old and was diagnosed with autism at age three. In 2008, Guy began painting abstract art with his mom. He enjoys the colors, motion and satisfaction from start to finish.
His goals include being in the community with his art, seeing his art in public places, and adding to the art world through his special style and gifts. He and his mom have plans to create an art program out of their studio to include friends.
His art has been shown at the Edmonds Art Walk 2008 "Cest la Vie Artism” and at the Fremont Art walk 2009, Orange Splot Gallery.
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Featured Artist: The Domino Project Preschool
This 2009 Autism Awareness Poster for Spokane and the Inland Northwest features the artwork of 12 Domino Project Preschool students. The Domino Project Preschool is Northwest Autism Center’s year-round early intervention program for young children affected with autism spectrum disorders, launched in collaboration with Eastern Washington University and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
This family-centered, research-based program serves six children on the autism spectrum and six typically developing peers. All students contributed equally to the art featured in Spokane’s 6th Annual Autism Awareness Month Poster.
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