Flora and Fauna, a Group Multimedia Show, Features Diverse Works From Artful Steps

Flora and Fauna, a Group Multimedia Show, Features Diverse Works From Artful
Steps
Artful Steps' mission is to enhance both the artistic abilities and the
self-esteem of individuals with developmental disabilities

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Artful Steps program, in
collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, proudly
announces a group art exhibit featuring the work of artists with developmental
disabilities. The "Flora and Fauna" show includes more than 60 pieces of art
inspired by the natural world. Over 30 artists contributed their own unique
view using diverse media, including paintings, embroidery, printmaking and
ceramics.

Artwork will be on display from October 13-November 30 at MTC's Joseph P. Bort
Metro Center, 101 8th Street, 3rd Floor, in Oakland across from the Lake
Merritt BART station. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays.

A reception will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. The
reception includes a raffle and refreshments and select works will be up for
bidding in a silent auction.

MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the
nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The Artful Steps program is located at the
Stepping Stones Growth Center, 311 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. Their motto
is: "Teaching participants of every level of ability methods for
self-expression through the visual arts."

SOURCE Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Missy Brooks, Artful Steps, +1-510-567-2621; or Georgia Lambert, MTC,
+1-510-817-5787