Creative Growth, known for its work in supporting and representing adult artists with developmental, mental, or physical disabilities, crosses the bridge from Oakland to SF to begin a four-month run consisting of three exhibitions at 836M.

COMMON THREADS

September 12th-October 14th, 2016

The first installation of the project, Common Threads, highlights notable works from Creative Growth’s fiber arts and fashion projects, emphasizing new work from Tony Pedemonte, whose work parallels that of Creative Growth’s internationally renowned fiber artist Judith Scott. Common Threads also highlights original garments for the Center’s noted fashion show Beyond Trend.

LARGE DRAWINGS

October 24th-December 6th, 2016

Part Two includes work from Dan Miller, the first artist with autism to have a piece purchased by the Museum of Modern Art. Miller’s large-scale drawings are contemporary constructions using text as their foundation.

HOME

December 19th, 2016-February 20th, 2017

The third part presents a series of depictions of new worlds or homes that feature William Scott’s take on a more “wholesome” San Francisco, including his renditions of public housing projects. Scott, a San Francisco resident, is also included in the permanent collection of MOMA and uses his work to craft new utopian cityscapes and a renewed vision of San Francisco in the future.

VIVE l’ART-JUDITH SCOTT AND DAN MILLER AT THE VENICE BIENNALE

March 2nd, 2017-May 8th, 2017

This last exhibition celebrates the invitation extended to Creative Growth artists Dan Miller and Judith Scott to participate in the 57th International Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.

Together, the work of Judith Scott and Dan Miller has changed the understanding and appreciation of how artists with developmental disabilities can become a part of the contemporary art world.

A fiber artist who spent her entire artistic career working at Creative Growth’s Oakland-based studio for artists with disabilities, Scott’s work has gone on to receive international recognition and acclaim.

Dan Miller is known for his large-scale abstract works on paper using text as his foundation. Here, we also present his rarely seen wood and ceramic objects and his sewn work on fabric.

CREATIVE GROWTH

Founded in 1974 as the first such program of its kind in the world, Creative Growth Art Center has achieved international recognition in the field of art and disabilities for both its innovative programs and the quality of art produced by the 150 artists working at the Center. Located in Oakland, California, Creative Growth Art Center serves adult artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development, gallery exhibition, and social interaction among peers. Artwork fostered in this unique environment is included in prominent collections and museums worldwide.