OUR MISSION

The Global Art Initiative's mission is to break the poverty cycle for disabled artists in Third World Countries. We are a non-profit focused on education and the sale of original artwork to benefit handicapped artists globally. We engage children and adults in art projects geared to developing an understanding of disability and the awareness that artistic ability is not limited by a disability.  Our hope is that through their experience with the Global Art Initiative, participants will take compassionate action, becoming donors in the larger shared humanitarian project.

Winter Solstace Morning

Cottonwood Shores, Texas - December 21, 2009

The Global Art Initiative started the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere by looking forward to better days for the handicapped artists we represent. Winter Solstace Morning - A Gallery Open House to Bring Hope to Handicapped Artists was attended by about two-dozen people from the Texas communities of Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores and Horseshoe Bay.

Dr. Fred Sorrells emphasizes the urgency of the need

The open house provided us with an opportunity to share some of the stories leading up to the founding of the Global Art initiative, to report on some of our successes and to present the urgent needs. And it provided our guests with information they need to help generate community support.

Guests listen and learn about the living conditions of handicapped artists


On the right, guests listen and learn about the living conditions of the artists whose artwork is hung in the gallery.



Above, Dr. Fred Sorrells emphasizes the urgency of
the need for Ken N'gan'ga and Eder Romeus.

Several of our volunteers also presented from their individual perspectives, helping to provide a broader view of our vision and to encouraging participation as volunteers.

Theresa Mosley describes why she is volunteering for the Global Art Initiative

Below, a guest watches mouth painting in action
by artist Herold Alvares. The video presentation plays a crucial role in helping visitors appreciate
the wonderful art that is on display in the gallery even more .

Guest watching mouth painting in action by artists Herold Alvares



Above, Adaptive Art Instructor Theresa Mosley
passionately describes why she is volunteering
with the Global Art Initiative.

The open house featured work new to the gallery by Theresa
Mosley and also by a number of her students. Theresa's
polyptych visualizes her passion for the poor and for the
disabled, and it is a must-see for art lovers everywhere.

Lynette Morrison, Ben Sorrells, Theresa Mosley, Sandy Bristow, Don Bristow and Dr. Fred Sorrells








Pictured left to right, are Lynette Morrison, Ben Sorrells, Theresa Mosley, Sandy Bristow, Don Bristow and Dr. Fred Sorrells.


The open house idea was proposed by Lynette Morrison, CCIM, a Commercial Realtor and Broker Associate of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty. We are grateful for Lynette's incredible vision and tremendous support for the Global Art Initiative!