Summer Symbiosis III
3rd annual collaborative exhibit featuring
Matheny Arts Access and JSDD’s WAE Studio
Summer Symbiosis celebrates the longstanding partnership between the Matheny Arts Access Program and the WAE Studio at JSDD – two organizations dedicated to empowering artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities through creative expression. Since 2011, the organizations have collaborated annually to showcase the work of artists across New Jersey, creating spaces for connection, visibility, and artistic exchange. What began as a shared exhibition at Rutgers’ New Jersey Medical School evolved during the pandemic into a virtual experience that deepened dialogue between artists and audiences across the globe. Today, this partnership continues to grow through Summer Symbiosis, bringing together more than fifty artists in an exhibition that honors creativity, community, and the transformative power of collaboration.
On View in Peapack, NJ
The Summer Symbiosis exhibit rotates its location each year between the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center at Matheny and the Heidi Gallery at JSDD. This year’s exhibition will be on display at Matheny from July 12 through August 30, 2026.
The Robert Schonhorn Art Center is located at 65 Highland Avenue in Peapack, NJ. The gallery is open by appointment Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Artists Reception at Matheny
Join the artists from Matheny Arts Access and JSDD’s WAE Studio for an opening reception on July 12, from 2-4 pm.
This is a special opportunity to hear directly from the artists as they share their thoughts on art, the creative process, and showcasing their work. Add the reception to your calendar now.
If you are interested in purchasing an artwork from Matheny Arts Access, contact Julia Halsey at julia@artsaccessprogram.org | 908-234-0011 ext. 1765
If you are interested in purchasing an artwork from JSDD’s WAE Studio, contact Monica Schneider-Brewer at monica@jsdd.org | 973-272-7154
About the Matheny Arts Access Program
The Arts Access Program at Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ, fosters an environment where artistic expression is driven entirely by the individual. The program offers a wide range of artistic disciplines across the visual, literary, and performing arts. Across all disciplines, artists are given the freedom to express themselves fully with the support of professional facilitators who help bring their visions to life.
About the WAE Studio at JSDD
The WAE Studio at Jewish Services for Developmental Disabilities is a holistic, creative, and expressive arts learning center in Livingston, NJ, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each program is dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to produce fine art through the use of innovative systems and techniques.
