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Autistic, Neurodivergent & Disabled Artists
The 8th Art Exhibition iof the Autistic Art Coalition 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. 2716 South Street - CHOP/CAR.
Who We Are
Our Vision
Our Programs
Our Programs
At The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia , our vision is to be the leading art organization in our region for promoting and celebrating the Autistic, Neurodivergen,&/or Intellectual disability Artist's of the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia (which includes other Counties in PA, NJ, DEL & MD). We strive to create a welcoming and inclu
At The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia , our vision is to be the leading art organization in our region for promoting and celebrating the Autistic, Neurodivergen,&/or Intellectual disability Artist's of the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia (which includes other Counties in PA, NJ, DEL & MD). We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community that values creativity and artistic expression.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a wide range of programs for people of all ages and skill levels, including art classes, workshops, and exhibitions. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, there is something for everyone at The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia.
Our Impact
Our Programs
Our Impact
Since our founding April 2nd, 2022, The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia has made a significant impact with the local Autistic, Neurodivergent & Disabled Artist within Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia. We have helped to launch the careers of many talented artists, provided accessible cultural experiences to thou
Since our founding April 2nd, 2022, The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia has made a significant impact with the local Autistic, Neurodivergent & Disabled Artist within Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia. We have helped to launch the careers of many talented artists, provided accessible cultural experiences to thousands of people, and contributed to the economic and social vitality of our region. This Image is from our 5th Art Exhibition Reception in the Caucus Room of City Hall Philadelphia. Our Art was on the 4th Floor (The People's Floor) & The 2nd Floor (The Mayor's Floor).
We Appreciate YOU.
The AACOPhilly is A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals, to help to bring to other areas of The Delaware Valley of Philadelphia, Art to Fellow-Autistic &/or Neurodivergent &/or Intellectual DisabilityArtist, and fund our mission.
We are strictly Donation Based, weather that is supples or Donation's are key.
Immersive Reflections: A Gallery of The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia 's Artistic Journey
Art Exhibitions of The AACOPhilly
The First Art Exhibition of The AACOPhilly
The theme "Coming Out of a Pandemic" Friday, June 2nd, 2023 from 6:00PM to 9;00PM
The First Art Exhibition of The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia Featured speaker portion at 6:30 PM, live arts segment at 6:45 PM which included the rubato school of music's founder of the school, Shana Pistilli. From 7:45 to 9 PM we had music of local artist playing via Spotify and iTunes, who are both autistic and neurodivergent. We had one international artist from Austria, who originally was from Bucks County Pennsylvania, including a total of 23 artist. Held inside of the Mural Arts Philadelphia's, Tacony LAB Community Art Center in the historic section of Tacony.
The Second Art Exhibition
Saturday, February 17th, 2024, from 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Was held inside of The Robert's Center for Advanced Pediatric Research/ Center For Autism Research Building Lobby and Large Conference Room with two screens with artists art work & Local Music Artists of the Delaware Valley of Philadelphia, including live music with The Rubato School of Music.
Their was an initial conversation that transpired at Temple University with our Autistic Founder & CEO, and the Former Executive Director of Neurodiversity Employment Network Mrs. Cait Russell, who had a nonprofit on the side called, "Sensory Friendly Cities." Prior to the meeting each other at Temple University nice and early for The Disability Summit of 2023.
A whole lot of networking which in the end this show produced a Mini-Expo filled with Community Partners who had tables along three of the walls in the large room, a sensory quite area with our Friends from Sensory Friendly Cities. We had the headphones that had three different channels one for each of the screens, and one for white noise because that is sooting for neurodiverse individuals. There were a total of 49 artists, which has included spoken, word, poetry, live arts, as well as visual arts. With over 80 pieces of visual art which includes 2 touch/sensory art.
The 3rd Art Exhibition & 1st Silent Auction
Friday, September 6th, 2024, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
Back inside of The Mural Arts Tacony LAB Community Arts Center with the same line-up of our first Art Exhibition with one change. We invited the SPIN (Special People In the Northeast) Inc., Choir instead of the Rubato School of Music who had an event on the day of our show.
The First Silent Auction of The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia's artist consist of 8 Artist- with two pieces of art each for the exception of 3 artist. The non-silent auction. - "The Mini-Art Show" consisted of 11 Artist- with a total of 12 pieces of work. Including three Mural Arts Artists.
The 4th Art Exhibition & 2nd Silent Auction
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Our Theme: "To Make a Wrong, into a Right Move Forward." Inside of Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia, Eagles. Per the invitation of state representative Joseph C. Hohenstein & his District Office Director of the 177th Legislative District of Philadelphia Tara L. Gontek. At the event "Cities of Inclusion" "Disability Summit.
We took the Silent Auction of our previous show on the road which consisted of 13 Artist's work including an art piece of Priscilla bell Lamberty a Mural Arts Artist, including Barbara Baur who is the Program Manager, Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Arts Center of the Historic Section of Tacony, Lower Northeast Philadelphia.
The 5th Art Exhibition in City Hall Philadelphia
For More information please see City Hall Philadelphia's link. The Art Exhibition it in City Hall from February 28th to April 25th, 2025.
The 6th Art Exhibition in Tacony, Philadelphia
Inside of the Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Arts Center
The 7th Art Exhibition in CHOP/CAR
At the 47th Developmental Disability Conference - Presentation given by The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia Colleen R. Ott, Liberty Resources Inc., Mary Beth Morgan ILS, & The Mural Arts Philadelphia's Tacony LAB Community Arts Center - Barb Baur -- Invited by Colleen - Because if the AACOP Presents, and LRI in involved - Our Founder Believes we must portray both sides of the AACOP's Foundation. Tacony where the AACOP flies solo when teaching, came before Liberty Resources & Liberty Resources Inc., is a collaboration group - where both 501(c)(3)'s are present.