A new exhibition has been unveiled at Indianapolis International Airport, featuring paintings, ceramics and mixed media created by adults with disabilities
The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF), Ability Indiana and Lt Gov Suzanne Crouch came together at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to unveil an exhibit of more than 20 art pieces. According to the airport authority, the event emphasised and celebrated diverse artists and creatives in Indiana – including those with physical and intellectual disabilities.
“I want to congratulate all the artists who have their creative work on display here, and I want to commend the Indianapolis Airport Authority for providing the stage on which these artists can showcase their art,” said Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “As chair of the Indiana Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Task Force, I am reminded all too often of the challenges and obstacles these people face. Each artist should be very proud today.”
The exhibit is part of the Indy airport’s arts and culture programme that supports an environment where art and culture thrive and features permanent and temporary art collections displayed in both public and post-security areas throughout the airport. Many of the collections were created by artists who live in Indiana or have ties to the state.
“The Indy airport is the community’s airport, and this event stresses the importance of including adults with disabilities in all areas of our community life – including employment and public art,” said Mario Rodriguez, IAA executive director.
The exhibit includes 22 pieces from local artists within INARF member organisations.
Image: Indianapolis Airport Authority
