A Portrait of Autism: Artists and Their Works, With Sheila Benedis
On April 14, The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) hosted their 10th Annual Autism Awareness Month Special Event, A Portrait of Autism: Artists and Their Works. The virtual event featured four artists who talked about how their experiences as autistic individuals have shaped their artistic expression. Key among them wasour very own Sheila Benedis. The event included a sampling of their artwork and a Q&A with the artists.
If you missed it, you can find a video recording by clicking the button below.
And you can see Sheila’s most recent work here.