Now more than ever, people who receive supports from Arc of Onondaga are sharing their creative abilities with the CNY community. From exhibits at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Jamesville-DeWitt Library, their work has been displayed for the community to admire. Handmade cards have been shared with people in area nursing facilities to brighten their holidays, and Arc artists made pieces for auction at the Achievement Awards Dinner – raising important funds for the Arc of Onondaga Foundation. This past September, the people we support helped celebrate our 30th Annual Arc Race with an onsite art exhibition for all to enjoy at Long Branch Park.

Thanks to generous support from the Rotunno-Fish family, on any given day, artists who attend Arc’s day habilitation programs create works in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpting, papier mache, fabric and clay. They designed the outdoor building mural that welcomes people to the Wilbur Center for Opportunity, and Stacy’s artwork (pictured below) became the official design for OneGroup Insurance’s annual holiday card.

Through our partnership with The Redhouse Arts Center, performing artists we support are exploring their creativity on stage, learning the craft of acting, bodily movement, and how to work as a solo performer and as part of an ensemble.

This year, we are setting a fundraising goal of $50,000. All money raised will enable our foundation to continue to support programs and initiatives that empower people to discover and channel their creative talents.