Myra's Art Gallery will host the 2006 Dyslexic Artists of America Art Show and Sale
The Payson Roundup: Art show sheds light on dyslexia's dark world
Art show sheds light on dyslexia's dark world
LIVING
By Felicia Megdal, Roundup staff reporter
Friday, January 13, 2006
An art event showcasing the creative talents of dyslexic children and adults will be held May 11-21.
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To foster a local understanding of dyslexia and other learning disabilities, Kraemer, in cooperation with the Payson and Pine school districts, the Arizona Literacy and Learning Center, the Dyslexia Foundation and the National Dyslexia Research Foundation, will host an art event showcasing the creative talents of dyslexic children and adults May 11-21.
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Fund-raising efforts for the art show, dubbed "Shining a Light in Pine," begin in earnest with a chili cook-off from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Myra Kraemer said she has raised $2,500, and needs another $6,500 to fully fund the art show.
Living with dyslexia
The International Dyslexia Foundation (IDF) reports that 15 to 20 percent of the American population struggles with a learning disability; 85 percent of those people have dyslexia.
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To celebrate the artistic accomplishments of the local and statewide learning-disabled community, the 10-day dyslexic art show in Pine is scheduled for May 11 to 21.
Myra Kraemer expects 400 student entries and dozens more from adults. Children from the Rim Country, including Tonto Basin, are encouraged to enter.
The Payson Art League and volunteers from the local creative community will host guest speakers and a reception for all participating artists Saturday, May 13. Wednesday, Feb. 15 is the deadline for submissions.
The chili cook-off fund-raiser is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Pine-Strawberry school cafeteria. For more information or to make a food or monetary donation, contact Myra Kraemer at (928) 476-2256.