Arts Access passholders are invited to meet our Arts Access Coordinator Cameryn at the Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda (240 Goundry Street) at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 23rd for a meet-and-mingle with fellow passholders followed by a talk by featured artist Salvatore Santospirito. Come view and learn about Santospirito’s work while meeting new friends and community members.

From the artist’s statement on the Carnegie Art Center website:
 

“‘Conceptualism: a theory that universal or concepts exist in the mind as predicates, which may be affirmed of reality and correspond to what God had in mind before Creation.’*

This has been a 25 year journey to introduce “Repurposed Artwork” in my little world. Although I’ve had classic training in drawing and painting, I was not excited about my work. In 1996, I joined a small community theater as a scenic artist. During this time period, I started creating time-period props out of found objects. In 2003, I started creating my version of Repurposed Artwork. After the death of a friend, I made a dedication art piece from his chair. From that time on, I found my medium of choice to communicate value out of unwanted objects. I transform the objects into unique creations by restoring the dignity of its original purpose.

I hope this show stirs up your triune being (Spirit, Soul and Body) with encouragement, inspiration and healing.”

If you are not currently an Arts Access passholder, registration can be done at any time at the link below. You can also call (716) 833-3004 x514 to request a paper application or stop by the ASI office at 2495 Main Street, Suite 422 in Buffalo.

For information on Arts Access eligibility, please visit the Arts Access webpage here.