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Lywdraordinary <br /> VENTURES <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE;Nov.4,201 a C"ONTACT- <br /> Cyndi Wlhisnant,Event I:)irector <br /> (919)967-1100,ext 104 <br /> cy ndi(a evne.org <br /> ARTWORK OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM TO BE FEATURED <br /> AT COMMUNITY GALA, AN ARTFUL AFFAIR <br /> CHAPEL HILL,N.C.—Robert Hart has always had a fascination with drawing dragons. He proudly <br /> shows off a sketchbook of his work,describing each dragon character and its role in his creative,storyline. <br /> As an adult with a developmental disability=,Hart finds release in art. <br /> "Art reveals my own image,"said Hatt, 26. "1 can't choose my favorite;but I love to draw, and paint." <br /> Extr-aordinary Artists,a.series of art classes through Extraordinary Ventures, offers Hatt and other adults <br /> in the community with autism and other developmental disabilities the chance to express their <br /> imagination and creativity. Extraordinary Ventures partners with a professional art studio from Durham, <br /> HappyMcss,to create projects tailored.just for Robert and his fellow classmates. <br /> "In art,you can do no wrong,"said Cyndi Whisnant,Events Director at Extraordinary Ventures. "We <br /> focus on the students`individual abilities to help them reach their potential so they can be successful and <br /> proud." <br /> -MORE- <br /> 200 S. Elliott Road, Chapel Hill,NC 27514 <br /> 1 ,1 1 19),t`, .1.....(.I'L,i <br />