Author: peggy

My name is Lester, and I call my art Happy. I love to paint and dance—I’m always full of joy. I really enjoy spending time with my friends at The Arc of Clarke County Day Program. We always find ways to

My name is Faye, and I attend The Arc of Clarke County Day Program. I love dressing up every day with a matching purse. I always make sure my hair is done and that I look nice—it makes me feel

My name is Anthony, and I attend The Arc of Clarke County Day Program. I like helping out around the facility—I sweep, take out the trash, and help keep things clean. I also enjoy reading and creating art. My piece

My name is Jane, and I attend The Arc of Clarke County Day Program. I love drawing and coloring pretty things. I also enjoy making beaded jewelry that I can wear. I named my art Spring because it feels bright

My name is Dossie, and I attend McInnis School. I love drawing, dancing, and playing sports. My favorite sport is football—Roll Tide! Alabama is my favorite team. I also play basketball at TRC, and I’m a phenomenal player. Creating art

My name is Ashley. I hear voices and make things with yarn here in Northwest Alabama. Early-onset schizophrenia changed the course of my life. I lost everything I had and everything I had dreamed of—college, a traditional job, a family.

My name is Marcus, and I’m part of The Arc of Clarke County. One of my favorite things to do is walk around the city of Jackson. I love visiting with friends and taking in everything the city has to

My name is Lance, and I go to The Arc of Clarke County Day Program. I really enjoy collecting all kinds of things—especially video games and monster cars. I named my artwork Home of the Brave because it reminds me

My name is Rodrick, but my friends call me Rod. I attend The Arc of Clarke County, and I love painting rocks and going places with my friends. One of my favorite things to do is collect wall calendars. I

My name is Carol. I’m 72 years old. I’ve struggled with depression for much of my adult life. Even so, I’ve found some peace and happiness in church—that’s where I met my husband. We were married for 18 years, and