MATHENY ARTS ACCESS

Providing individuals with disabilities the freedom to create in the visual, literary, and performing arts.

The Arts Access Program at Matheny is designed to inspire, uplift, and encourage the aspirations of artists with disabilities. Using our state-of-the-art methodologies, we have enabled our clients to create pieces of work that are distinctly their own. Support our programs by purchasing our artist’s work or making a donation.

OUR PROGRAMS

Arts Access offers courses in all of the fine, performing, and literary arts. Using systems and techniques specifically designed for each discipline, clients can create pieces of work that are distinctly their own. On a daily basis, Arts Access fosters an environment of artistic creativity among the participating clients. The program improves the quality of life for the client artists and those around them. In addition, Arts Access programming aids in changing the perception about the capabilities and talents of people with developmental disabilities.
Three actors are arranged onstage in a line, side-by-side. On the left is a young woman in a power wheelchair, in the center is a man standing, on the right is another man in a manual wheelchair.
Performing & Literary Arts Programs

FEATURED EXHIBIT

paintings on view at the Visual Arts Cener of NJ

Art Without Limits at the Visual Arts Center of NJ

A group show of paintings by the Arts Access artists, on view September 21 – November 10, 2024.

EVENTS

All Abilities Art Fest

Join us Sunday, October 20, for a day of affordable, accessible art!

Featuring discounted art sales, plein air painting, yoga and writing workshops, and a literary open mic, all on the beautiful Matheny campus.

FEATURED NEWS

"Untitled," abstract acrylic painting by Misty Hockenbury

Arts Access artists featured in “New Beginnings” Exhibit at Zufall Health

Featuring works by Chet Cheesman, Tammy Heppner, Misty Hockenbury, and Isabell Villacis. On view through January 6, 2025.

ART SHOP

SUPPORT THE ARTS ACCESS ARTISTS

Tote bag, notebook, and pencil case based on artwork by several Arts Access artists.

Get Involved

Learn how you can help us to support more artists and make a positive impact on their life

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