The Arc Mercers Art Program is lead by a recent graduate of The College of New Jerseys Art Program, Eric

Zimmermann. Eric is a working artist and has had his art on display in local art shows throughout New Jersey. The Arc Mercer offers an art experience for all of the individuals who attend the agencys Adult Training Center and Aftercare programs. Eric works with large groups allowing all the individuals to express themselves artistically, using free expression through numerous mediums. The Agency also offers small group and individual lessons. Utilizing the Arcs Art Studio located at our Adult Training Center, individuals can experience specialized art classes. The individuals receive lessons utilizing the free expression style of the Matheny Art Access Program. The lessons are open to all individuals with development disabilities in Mercer County through the Arc Mercers Recreation Department. For more information on the Arc Mercer Art Program please contact the Recreation manager, Jake Jones at (609) 406-0181 Ext 167 www.arcmercer.org

Revelations 2011
A project of The Arc/Mercer, Inc. Artist Reception August 3, 2011 1p Ewing Municipal Building 2 Jake Garzio Drive Ewing, New Jersey On Display July and August 2011 www.arcmercer.org

The Arc/Mercer, Inc. recently partnered with the Matheny Arts Access Institute to train in a cutting edge method of facilitating art to individuals with disabilities ranging from physical to cognitive. The program has allowed the Arc/Mercer to introduce art and, more importantly, provide choices to individuals who have limited or no exposure to independent expression and decision making. The Arts Access program is grounded in the belief that self-expression through art can, and will allow each artist to demonstrate that they are more than just a person with a disability. The principles of Arts Access are: 1. Freedom of Choice Through empowerment and ownership, allow for complete control of their works. 2. Artists assisting Artistswe are all equal, there is no teacher and no student. 3. Neutralitywe remain non-influential to ensure the work being produced is 100% the vision of the artist. 4. No Preconceptionsthere is no set school of thought, and no judgments. Enjoy the art and allow it to exist. No piece is better or worse than any other, rather, they are equal. We believe that each piece should be viewed as a Revelation into the mind of the artist. If the principles of the program are followed, there is no limit for our artists. Untitled Arc Day Program Artist Collaboration. With assistance of J&J volunteers our artist at the Adult Resource Center created a series of collaborative pieces with a great range in content. Both abstract and subjective.

Forest Fire Arc Day Program Collaboration: with help from of J&J volunteers our artists the Adult Resource Center created a series of collaborative pieces with a great deal of range in content. Both abstract and subjective

Money Artist: Auther Coombe Lines and colors carry the viewer's eyes through his more abstract pieces Pink Pig Arc Day Program Artist Collaboration. With assistance of J&J volunteers our artist at the Adult Resource Center created a series of collaborative pieces with a great range in content. Both abstract and subjective.

Untitled Artist: Maurice Robinson Maurice uses his upbeat and excited attitude towards art to create gestural works in an abstract manner

Summertime Arc Day Program Artist Collaboration. With assistance of J&J volunteers our artist at the Adult Resource Center created a series of collaborative pieces with a great range in content. Both abstract and subjective.

Parrot Artist: Gary Lasley Gary likes working in abstracts while creating figures/subjects

The OTC Series Artist: Robert Halpin

Swirls Artist: Hector Melendez Hector uses his knowledge of color to create strong contrast between bright colors and dark colors while playing with lines to create movement in his pieces.

Crop Circles Artist: Audrey Linquist Audrey enjoys working in abstracts with the use of shapes

Robert, a client at the Arcs Occupational Training Center (OTC), uses his life experience and his interest in daily life to create his work. He works primarily in graphite in a style that is very graphic and in some instances almost architectural