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 NEWS

High school students in the Arts Access painting studio, talking to the staff.

Roxbury High School students visit Arts Access

As a follow up to Arts Access’ presentation at Roxbury High School last fall, students came to the arts center recently to get an in depth look into the Arts Access Program and our unique facilitation process.

EVENTS

Drawing of five soda cans, made with markers, in a black frame on a beige wall.

Opening reception for exhibit at MPAC in Morristown, NJ

Join us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center for the opening reception of the Arts Access exhibit in the Starlight Gallery.

GET INVOLVED

Arts Access paintings installed at Barnes & Thornburg.

Transform your space with meaningful art

Take advantage of our curatorial services to elevate your space with affordable fine art that supports artists with disabilities! Options to either purchase or lease artwork are available.

ART SHOP

SUPPORT THE ARTS ACCESS ARTISTS

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

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