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Project Onward supports the professional development of artists with exceptional talents and challenges, ranging from autism to mental illness, and provides these artists with workspace, materials, professional guidance, exhibition opportunities and access to markets to sell their work and advance their careers. The third Friday of every month, they host an open gallery space with refreshments and an opportunity to view some beautiful art.
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