The Help Group is the largest, most comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the U.S and is highly regarded for its innovative work, including the non-profit’s commitment to a wide range of arts initiatives including Through Our Eyes.
“The arts enable our children to tap into their creativity and self-expression and helps them to build their sense of self-esteem and confidence, said Dr. Barbara Firestone, President & CEO of The Help Group. “We thank Bear Givers and James Gray Gallery for affording our students such a wonderful showcase for their amazing work.â€
“Through Our Eyes gives children the opportunity to experience the joy of creating art and sharing it with the world. Each year we look forward to meeting the young artists,†said Joseph Sprung, Chairman of Bear Givers.
“The James Gray Gallery is proud to nurture a love of the arts among children. We consider it a privilege to provide a venue to honor the talents of children with special needs,†said Heidi Gray, Gallery Director.
Through Our Eyes is free and open to the public. More than 100 paintings will be on display and available for sale, with all proceeds benefiting The Help Group’s Village Glen and Bridgeport Schools’ arts programs.
The James Gray Gallery is located at the Bergamot Station Art Center, 2525 Michigan Ave., Building D4, in Santa Monica.
For more information, contact events@thehelpgroup.org or call 818-779-5212.
For more on The Help Group: www.thehelpgroup.org
For more on Bear Givers: www.beargivers.org
For more on The James Gray Gallery: www.jamesgraygallery.com
