ART & AUTISM: Pathways to Expression

Autism is a condition that causes communication challenges for which the arts provide a platform to ‘speak up’, serving as a self-supporting necessity for the person.

Many autistic visual artists have found their way from children imitating animation characters to becoming self-taught stand-alone artists with work reflecting individual character, dedication to detail, technique and emotional impact.

This year’s exhibit at Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center features emerging artists who may be discovered by an always evolving art scene very soon. A special focus will also be on the many digital – or – digital-like variations that fascinate our young artists from early age onward. The comfort of repetition and dreaming of a “better” world are themes that are represented.

Musicians with Autism will join us on several occasions, paying tribute to the inclusive nature of UCF’s philosophy in fostering the Arts.

Featured artwork: painting by Darok

In an effort to strengthen our message during Autism Acceptance Month April 2024, CARD’s collaborator Lake County Museum of Art presents “Spectral Evidence 6 : Pathways to Expression,” works of 3 young women artists with Autism, all clients of CARD, during the entire month.