Core-(elations!)
An Art For All Collaborative Exhibit Celebrates Creativity, Inclusion and Community
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF) is proud to present Core-(elations!): An Art For All Collaborative Exhibit, a celebration of creativity, inclusion and community featuring artwork by students and instructors with Art For All. The exhibit brings together diverse artistic perspectives while highlighting the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in and contribute to the arts.
At the heart of the exhibit is a simple idea: everyone has a creative voice worth sharing.
“Celebration is at the core of all we do,” Art For All shares. “Join us as we embrace the exchange of ideas, cultures and approaches to creating art in community.”
The exhibit features artwork from Art For All students and instructors, including:
Diverse Perspectives: Windows into the worlds and experiences of instructors from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Connected Creativity: Collaborative student pieces that demonstrate the power of making art together.
Empowered Voices: Artwork celebrating the unique artistic voice and perspective of every student.
Art For All works to foster healthy lifestyle choices that promote social, mental and physical well-being. Through education, support, advocacy and mentorship, the organization empowers people with disabilities to create and connect through art.
The exhibit also supports Art For All’s goal of encouraging greater inclusion within the Puget Sound arts community. By connecting organizations that serve people with disabilities and expanding opportunities to exhibit their work, Art For All hopes to build a more inclusive arts landscape where artists with disabilities are recognized and valued for their creative contributions.
“Their gifts reach much farther than the canvas they post on and are evident in the love and joy they share with others.”
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is pleased to provide a space for these artists to share their work with the community. Through exhibits such as this, EAFF continues its commitment to education and cultural enrichment through the arts and to creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to engage with and experience art.
An Art For All Collaborative Exhibit will be on display through November 30, 2026, at the Center Gallery in Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA.
About Art for All
Art For All works to empower people with disabilities through art, education, support, advocacy and mentorship. The organization is committed to creating opportunities for artists with disabilities to develop their creative voices, connect with others and share their work with the broader community.
About the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and the cultural enrichment of the community through the arts. The Foundation awards more than $80,000 annually in scholarships and grants, and over the past 39 years has provided more than $1 million to support public art installations and major special projects. The annual Edmonds Arts Festival, held each June for more than 60 years and produced entirely by community volunteers, is the Foundation’s primary fundraiser and makes its year-round arts programs and initiatives possible. Learn more here.