Introducing 2025 OpArt Exhibition, a exhibit featuring over 30 artists from Opportunity Works. OpArt is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to enrich their lives through creative expression and artistic practice by providing art instruction in a variety of mediums and techniques. Artists are encouraged to work freely and experiment across different media (paint pastels, collage, drawing, sculpture, etc.) to create artwork centered on a theme or create independently.
An artist reception will be held on April 3rd from 11:00-1:00pm
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Launched in 2004, the OpArt program, a collaboration between the Newburyport Art Association and Opportunity Works, aims to empower individuals with disabilities through creative arts. It offers artistic training, guiding artists in creating, exhibiting, and marketing their work.
OpArt focuses on helping adults with disabilities express themselves through art. Volunteers from Newburyport Art lead classes using varied materials and techniques. We host weekly studio sessions at Opportunity Works in Haverhill and Newburyport, where artists can explore new mediums and create pieces inspired by themes or personal projects. We promote all forms of artistic expression to produce unique works that resonate with our audience. Community partners include The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, The Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation, The Provident Bank Community Foundation, and Matter Communications.
