Artists at People’s Arc of Suffolk showcase creative talents in family art show

Families and friends gathered at People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Lakeland Day Habilitation program in Ronkonkoma on Friday, August 29 for a special art show celebrating the creativity and determination of its participants.

The event featured works ranging from Lego sculptures and hand-built clay pieces to sand art, 3-D paper designs, and detailed freehand character drawings.

“Our participants have amazed us with the ways they’ve embraced new art forms and pushed themselves creatively,” said Lisa Corso, activity planner at People’s Arc of Suffolk. “These shows are not just about the finished pieces, but about the joy, confidence, and skills gained along the way.”

The Lakeland program has held past shows featuring canvas paintings and even glow-in-the-dark exhibits, but this event was the first to focus entirely on non-canvas mediums.

“It always amazes me how devoted the teachers and the staff are,” said Beth Halton, sister of Raymond Halton, who created art for the show.  “My brother has such a feeling of pride, like somebody finally recognizes what he can do. It just raises their sense of well-being and their happiness.”

To learn more about People’s Arc of Suffolk, visit www.peoplesarc.org/.