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DocuSign Envelope ID:403AE38B-EA0A-487E-8F5A-372C787F38E9 <br /> Arc of Orange County <br /> 208 N Columbia St#100 <br /> Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514 <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> Nov. 17, 2014 CONTACT: Cyndi Whisnant <br /> Extraordinary Ventures Event Director <br /> (919) 833-8467, Cyndi @extraordinaryventures.org <br /> LOCAL NONPROFITS TO HOST FREE ART GALLERY FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES <br /> CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - It's not your normal art show.These artists are extraordinary! <br /> On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 20,the people of Chapel Hill will have the opportunity to <br /> browse unique artwork and meet artists who have used visual expression to overcome <br /> communication barriers created by developmental disabilities. <br /> The Arc of Orange County and Extraordinary Ventures pair up every year to offer a <br /> series of art classes for community members with developmental disabilities such as <br /> autism. The classes culminate in a free public art gallery called An Artful Affair. <br /> "People can sometimes have trouble with communication," said Cyndi Whisnant, <br /> event director of Extraordinary Ventures. "But quite often they have visual gifts.We want <br /> to tap into that not only for their own benefit but for people in the community to learn <br /> about them in that way,through their artwork." <br /> This year's gallery will be at 200 S. Elliott Road from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.As always, all of <br /> the artists will be present to tell visitors about their work. The Junior League is sponsoring <br /> a free preview party and silent auction in the same space from 5:30 p.m.to 7 p.m. <br /> Refreshments will be served at both the preview party and the gallery. <br /> -MORE- <br />