The 'I Jump the Moon' exhibit, featuring 12 artists with physical and developmental disabilities from the Jump the Moon studio, opens August 12 at the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery in Utah State University's Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Each artist receives a dedicated wall displaying two or three pieces, with a reception on August 15. Founder Michael Bingham, a retired art teacher and USU alumnus, also reserved a wall for 200 drawings of his cat Benny by residents of three assisted living centers. The nonprofit studio, now in its eighth year, recently gained national recognition from a PBS News segment.
This exhibition matters because it centers artists often marginalized in the art world, affirming their creative contributions and the value of inclusive studio programs. By giving each artist individual wall space and public visibility, the show challenges assumptions about ability and art-making. The inclusion of drawings from assisted living residents further expands community engagement, while the PBS feature signals growing national interest in such inclusive art initiatives. The exhibit underscores how local nonprofits can foster meaningful artistic expression and social connection.