”Solidarity between art and disability”
2017 Edition
The first edition of this project was developed in 2017. Beyond the concept “Solidarity between art and disability” lies in the desire of its initiators, Inclusive Education School from Șimleul-Silvaniei and its Structure ”Speranța” from Zalău, Art School ”Ioan Sima” from Zalău and the APT to create emotion, diversity, empathy, humanity and bringing all of these good things together for the cause of special children. The initiators aimed to raise awareness and actively involve the community in equalizing the chances of children with disabilities.
To this initiative joined the following adhered as partners: County School Inspectorate from Sălaj, County Center for Resources and Educational Assistance from Sălaj, Bishopric of Sălaj, Municipal House of Culture, SC INEDIT HOUSE SRL – “Casa Colorilor”, Prader Willi Association, “Freamăt de Speranță” NGO from Câmpulung Moldovenesc, the Handicapped Society from Zalău, Alegria Sports Club, ”Șanse Egale” NGO. The products made in the joint art-therapy workshops were added art objects donated by partners and manufactured by mothers and sisters of children with disabilities as well as other economic agents whom we owe our gratitude and appreciation.
2020 Edition
The second edition of the project took place between February and March 2020.
The charity exhibition called “Mărțișor for Hope” came to end on 1st of March. Over 400 visitors – ambassadors of solidarity had visited the Art Galleries „I. Sima” Zalău, where spring creations, made with talent and devotion by good-hearted people from Plai Transilvan Association, the School Center for Inclusive Education from Șimleul-Silvaniei, respectively “Speranța” Zalău, NoRo Center, Urmeniș Secondary School, were exhibited.
The exhibition was made possible due to the good collaboration with the Zalău County Museum of History and Art, the Prader Willi Association, the Sălaj County School Inspectorate, the “Ioan Sima” Art High School, the Sălaj County Resource and Educational Assistance Center.
The money collected from donations will be allocated to carry out useful activities for children and young people with disabilities, beneficiaries of the Prader Willi Association and the Plai Transilvan Association. We thank them and show our whole gratitude!
