An exhibition titled 'LOOK HERE' opens at Haverford College's Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery, featuring six neurodivergent artists from Greater Philadelphia who are connected with the Center for Creative Works (CCW). Curated by Jennifer Gilbert alongside CCW artists Paige Donavan and Mary T. Bevlock, the show highlights diverse works including mixed-media sculptures by blind artist Cindy Gosselin, textured ceramics by Clyde Henry, marker drawings by Allen Yu, and contributions from Kelly Brown, Tim Quinn, and Brandon Spicer-Crawley. The gallery is designed for accessibility, with lowered paintings, sensory backpacks, braille booklets, ASL-embedded videos, and custom seating by artists.
This exhibition matters because it reframes neurodivergent artists as contemporary practitioners rather than labeling their work as 'disability art,' challenging traditional curatorial hierarchies. By involving the artists themselves as co-curators and label writers, the show models inclusive exhibition practices that prioritize sensory accessibility and community authorship. It also highlights the role of progressive studios like CCW in supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, contributing to broader conversations about equity and representation in the art world.