February 6 -13, 2013 Houston.ReelAbilities@gmail.com
Presented by Jewish Family Service to celebrate 100 years of service.

ReelArts: Arts Exhibitions

With the support of the Eleanor and Frank Freed Foundation, artists are able to showcase their work throughout Houston during ReelAbilities. From abstract pieces to black and white photographs, ReelArts gives many an opportunity that will allow them to continue to flourish as artists. Exhibit times and locations are listed at the bottom of the page.

Freed Foundation
ReelArts Diamond Sponsor

Jared Dunten

Jared Dunten is a former TIRR Memorial Hermann patient who creates dynamic oil paintings on canvas ranging from flowers, animals and landscapes. He was awarded a student membership to the MFPA (Mouth and Foot Painting Artists) based in Lichtenstein.

In his work he finds peace, inspiration and encouragement as he makes his way through the arduous journey to recover from paralysis. He was paralyzed from the neck down in 2000 in a swimming accident. Dunten lives and works outside of Austin, Texas.
www.jdunten.com

Celebration Company

Celebration Company is an entrepreneurial business site developed by JFS Disability Services to provide Jewish adults with disabilities an entry into the workplace. They create a range of beautiful products ranging from handmade paper, hand-rolled candles and assembled artist photography notecards. Celebration Company is based in Houston, TX.
www.jfshouston.org/celebrationco

Alyssa L. Miller

Alyssa Miller is an emerging photographer who uses film and digital photography to capture pieces of life that often seem mundane or insignificant in a way that makes people stop and take a second glance. Through her work, Alyssa is not only able to reveal an often overlooked beauty in the things we take for granted, but she is able to reveal a part of herself- and her story as a highly sensitive young adult- as well.
www.flickr.com/photos/alyssafilmmaker

To see the price sheet for Alyssa L. Miller's photographs, click below:
Price Sheet for Alyssa's Photos

Kate Matthiesen

Kate Matthiesen works with acrylics and pastels on multiple surfaces, including canvas, paper, board and velvet. Matthiesen works in an expressive, painterly way and incorporates many creative techniques to complete a piece. She was born with a profound language-based learning disability and speaks and writes with difficulty. Matthiesen lives and works in Houston, Texas.
www.katematthiesen.com

Exhibition Details

City Hall Annex and Tunnel

Featured Artist: Kate Matthieson
On View December 21, 2012- February 2, 2013

One Allen Center

Featured Artists: Jared Dunten & Kate Matthieson
On View January 25 - February 15
Opening Reception January 25, 11 a.m. - 1pm

Houston Public Library Central Library

Featured Artist: Alyssa Miller
On View February 1- February 28
Opening Reception February 7, 5:00 p.m.

Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center

Featured Artists: Celebration Company
On View January 1 - February 15
Opening Reception February 11, 6:00 p.m.