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An Evening With Savants: Discovering what's Possible
Celebrate the extraordinary talents of artists with savant abilities at this inspiring community event. Meet featured artists from around the world, view remarkable artwork, and experience renowned artist Stephen Wiltshire as he creates a panoramic drawing of Milwaukee entirely from memory.
An Evening with Savants: Discovering What’s Possible
Art | Music | Memory | Connection
Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
Surlow Promenade & Community Hall C
Tuesday, July 7 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Free and open to JCC members and the entire community.
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the talents and creativity of individuals with savant abilities. Explore artwork from more than 20 savant artists from around the world, meet featured artists in attendance, hear their stories, and view additional artwork available for purchase.
The evening will also feature internationally acclaimed architectural artist Stephen Wiltshire, who will create a panoramic drawing of Milwaukee entirely from memory after a helicopter flyover of the city. Guests will have the opportunity to observe his artistic process throughout the day.
This special event serves as a community preview of the Second Annual Archipelago Savant Celebration, hosted by the SSM Health Treffert Center, bringing together savants from around the world to showcase extraordinary abilities in art, music, memory, mathematics, science, and more.
Questions? Contact Sarah McCutcheon, Disabilty Inclusion Director.
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