Project Art Works in Hastings is presenting "The Twenty-One Year Itch," a solo exhibition by artist Charlotte Stephens, running from 22 May to 13 June 2026. The show marks Stephens' 21-year association with the organization, bringing together key paintings from over two decades of her studio practice, including portraits, studies of nature, and large-scale process-led works. Stephens joined Project Art Works in 2005 as one of its original artist collaborators and has also served as an advisor to the board of trustees.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the sustained creative contribution of a neurodivergent artist within a pioneering organization that intersects art and care. Project Art Works collaborates with people with complex support needs and neurodivergent artists, challenging conventional representation in contemporary art. Stephens' long-term partnership with the organization exemplifies how inclusive studio practices can foster artistic growth and community, while the exhibition itself offers a rare retrospective view of her evolving practice over 21 years.