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The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) hosted the “Breaking Barriers” Art Exhibit at the State House from November 14–24, 2017. The exhibit featured 23 pieces of original artwork by Massachusetts residents all over the state. The purpose of the exhibit was not only to showcase Massachusetts talent, but also to raise awareness of how persons with disabilities break barriers and overcome stigma.
An opening reception was held in Senate Room 428 on November 14, 2017. Over 100 guests attended the reception, including artists, their friends and families, Massachusetts legislators, and other supporters. The artwork can be viewed online at www.mass.gov/mod/art. MOD thanks all who participated, attended the reception, and visited the exhibit.
Here are a few photos from the opening reception.
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- Artist Elena Stoeva is presented with a Governor’s citation by MOD Director, David D’Arcangelo
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- Artist Pops Peterson is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- “Untitled 2017” by Cathy Crofut
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- Artist Jessica Nora is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Kyle Stockford (far left) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- “Peace of mind” by Sherwin Long
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- Dr. Jennifer Marler with her piece “Legs Optional”
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- “Catch My Drift?” by Elaine Richards
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- Artist Dara Herman Zierlein with her piece “The Many Hands of Faith”
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- Artist Elaine Richards with her piece “Catch My Drift?”
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- Artist Brogan Joe Murphy with his piece “Stephie & Izzie”
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- Artist Christina Fairman (third from left) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Christina Tedesco (center) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- “Good Morning America” by Dorothy Chaffee
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- Artist Cathy Crofut is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artists Teddy Cunha (left) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Bette Eldridge is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Nan Genger is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Sherwin Long (right) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Juan Lucero (right) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Pops Peterson with his piece “Freedom From Shame”
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- Artist Jennifer Marler is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Dyan McClimon-Miller is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Brogan Joe Murphy (right) is presented with a Governor’s citation
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- Artist Jessica Nora with her piece “Spinal Chord”
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- Artist Pops Peterson delivers remarks at opening reception
Photos by Deb Luchini.
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