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Breaking down barriers and promoting the global awareness and support of students with disabilities through art
NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 - China General Chamber of Commerce-USA （“CGCC”）and CGCC Foundation are pleased to announce the exhibition Under the Same Sky, in partnership with The Office of Arts Education, District 75 (D75) Citywide Programs of the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) and Positive Exposure.
On view July 1st through the 30th at the Positive Exposure Gallery (14 E 109th Street, New York, NY), the exhibition showcases artwork created by student artists with special needs from across New York City and Beijing.
Displaying a diverse range of artistic mediums such as drawings, paintings, and sculptures, the exhibition aims to empower the student artists by recognizing their identities as global citizens living “under the same sky,” breaking down barriers to further support career trajectories in the arts.
“CGCC and CGCC Foundation are very proud to partner with the NYCDOE’s Office of Arts Education and the China Disabled Persons' Federation to showcase the talented artwork of student artists with special needs from across New York City and Beijing, said Wei HU, Chairman of CGCC, President and CEO of Bank of China U.S.A.
“By creating a shared understanding between the United States and China, CGCC Foundation hopes to install the foundations that will lead to stronger professional connections through shared experiences. These connections are further anchored on continuous partnerships between Chinese and U.S. organizations to foster communication and growth.”
On July 12th, CGCC, District 75, and Positive Exposure came together to celebrate this partnership at an opening reception for the exhibition at the exhibition space. The reception gave guests the opportunity to admire the artworks and celebrate the shared vision that students can use art as a way to inspire the public, illuminating their minds to change how people view humanity.
CGCC and CGCC Foundation are excited to continue this partnership with District 75 and Positive Exposure throughout the coming months.
Video created by: CGCC 2022 Summer Intern Liam Shi
About CGCC, Positive Exposure, and District 75
CGCC Foundation was established in 2014 to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China through research, public charity, and engagement in economic, cultural and social exchanges.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE promotes a more inclusive world through award-winning photography, films, exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs. For 25 years, POSITIVE EXPOSURE has collaborated globally with nonprofit organizations, hospitals, medical schools, educational institutions, and advocacy groups to promote a more equitable and compassionate world where individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion are understood, embraced and celebrated.
District 75 is a citywide program in the NYC Department of Education providing highly specialized instructional support to students with significant challenges such as: Autism Spectrum Disorders, significant cognitive delays, emotional disturbances, sensory impairments and multiple disabilities. District 75 provides instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations around NYC, including: Special classes co-located in District 1-32 schools, school buildings where all students have IEPs, general education classrooms and in agencies, hospitals and at home.