about many colors arts collective

We are a safe place for creative expression for adults with special needs.

Our Mission

For differently abled adults in Montgomery and surrounding counties, Many Colors Arts Collective is a place to lose themselves in the joy and exploration of the arts and to find themselves in the loving company of friends and mentors.

Our Vision

To create a joy-filled community of regularly and differently-abled artists in a safe and beautiful environment.

Many Colors provides abundant opportunities to create art in a wide variety of media. Our cognitive and neurosensory-divergent artists receive tools, support and encouragement from mentors and volunteer friends.  Goals include developing  life and work skills that increase the artists’ sense of self-worth.  Our artists will also have the opportunity to offer their artwork for sale, with the majority of the proceeds going to the creator.

For families with differently-abled adults who cannot function independently, Many Colors offers them the reassurance that their loved one is engaged in meaningful activity in a supportive community.

Our Gratitude

The Many Colors Arts Collective came into being thanks to the vision and generosity of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter. Holy Comforter continues to support us financially and by allowing us to operate in its facilities

About Our Program

We are a dedicated group of people who are determined to serve those with disabilities with joy and love.

Many Colors Arts Collective is a day program during the work week where adults with a variety of disabilities and diagnoses such as intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, and spina bifida will engage in meaning-filled activities: creating art, building bonds of friendship, and learning and practicing life and work skills. They will also have the opportunity to offer their artwork for sale.

Andrew Gidiere
President of the Board

Dr. William Milledge
Member at Large

Garrett Bamman
Lead, Finance

Hannah Williams
Lead, Development

Kathy Albree
Lead Artist Mentor

Laura Brendle
Secretary

Melanie Kelley
Lead Program Developer

Rand Neeley
Treasurer

Rosa Lindahl
Acting Executive Director