Gallery Hours: |
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| M | Closed |
| T-Th | 11-3PM |
| F | 11-3; 5-8PM |
| Sat | 11AM-5PM |
| Sun | 1-5PM |
Opening Reception: |
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| Friday, June 4 6:00 PM |
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Goodwill participants who face intellectual disabilities or mental illnesses will realize their artistic dreams and potential when their work goes on display at the Charlotte Art League June 4. The exhibit, titled “Color My Dreams” features drawings, paintings and mosaics completed as part of the Employment Skills Training program at Goodwill.
The third annual event kicks off Friday, June 4 with an opening night reception for the community at the Charlotte Art League Gallery, 1517 Camden Road in Charlotte, from 6 to 9 p.m. Goodwill participants will be on hand to show off their creations. The show will continue daily through June 25, with proceeds going to the artists.
“The ultimate satisfaction for the artists is when someone admires their work or purchases a piece,” said Diane Hoff Weekley, Director of Vocational Services for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. “Our participants may not be able to completely verbalize their emotions. This exhibit allows their imaginations to come to life. Art exploration is a great way to work with anyone in any walk of life to teach and train them for jobs.”
CAL volunteers spent several hours a month teaching art methods to Goodwill’s participants at CAL that culminated in stunning artwork, and helped develop and reinforce the confidence and self-management skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace.
Goodwill’s Employment Skills Training program works with individuals by providing 12 to 18 months of job skills training to gain and keep competitive employment.
About Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Goodwill operates 20 retail stores and has over 30 total donation sites in the Southern Piedmont region of North and South Carolina. Proceeds from the sale of donated goods fund job training and employment services for individuals facing barriers to employment such as lack of skills, experience or education. In 2009, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont delivered services to nearly 18,000 individuals and diverted more than 55 million pounds of goods from area landfills.
