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Project Onward

Bridgeport Art Center | 1200 W. 35th St., 4th Floor (enter from Racine Ave.) (773) 940-2992

Project Onward’s mission: CREATE | CONNECT | INSPIRE CHANGE

• To provide artists with disabilities the opportunity to create their work in a safe, supportive studio environment, with access to work space, materials, and professional guidance;
• To connect artists with disabilities with the arts community and the general public, through the professional exhibition and sale of their work, and thr

06/03/2026

"Momma's Favorite View" by Kayla Jeane⁠
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See more at projectonward.org⁠
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05/29/2026

Happy Friday from our Artist of the Month, Sheila Smith ⁠
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Sheila’s paintings have embarked into paper collages of flowing color and layered shapes inspired by love and faith. “I want to brighten people’s lives,” she says. “I want to give people hope and encouragement.”⁠
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We’re celebrating Sheila all month long with 15% off her artwork online at https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith

"Flower Composition 1" by Sheila Smith
"Flower Composition 2" by Sheila Smith
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05/28/2026

“What goes on inside of me, I can pour onto a canvas.” ⁠
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Since joining Project Onward in 2014, Sheila has continued to create vibrant abstract paintings filled with color, rhythm, and emotion. Her abstractions show us the power art has to uplift and inspire others.⁠
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All Sheila Smith works are 15% off this month at https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith

"Subliminal Circle" by Sheila Smith
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05/27/2026

“I enjoy people experiencing my work. Anytime others see it and want to buy something, it motivates and inspires me to make more art.” - Sheila Smith⁠
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Sheila Smith works with her hands as a way to express emotion, process life experiences, and create moments of joy and calm. Inspired by color, Sheila also likes to incorporate new mediums into her work. This piece, entitled "Bouncy Ball", incorporates fabric into the same notions of color and abstraction.⁠

As our Artist of the Month, all of Sheila’s artwork is 15% off throughout the month at https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith⁠
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"Bouncy Ball" by Sheila Smith

05/26/2026

“I like to do abstract paintings. I love color.” - Sheila Smith⁠
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For Sheila, painting is a way to express emotion, find peace, and share positivity with others. Her vibrant acrylic works are filled with movement, layered shapes, and rich blues that seem to glow across the canvas.⁠
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As our Artist of the Month, all of Sheila’s artwork is 15% off throughout the month at https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith⁠

"Twists and Rings" by Sheila Smith
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05/25/2026

Meet May’s artist of the Month, Sheila Smith!⁠
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Known for her vibrant abstract paintings filled with swirling circles, layered patterns, and flowing color, Sheila creates work that radiates joy, comfort, and hope. “Color excites me so much,” she says. “I want my paintings to give the feeling of love, comfort, and happiness.”⁠
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All month long, enjoy 15% off Sheila’s artwork through our website ( https://www.projectonward.org/shop-all?Artist+Name=Sheila%2520Smith )⁠

"Cosmic Eyes" by Sheila Smith
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05/20/2026

Some new and rare vertically arranged Adam Hines pieces now available online at projectonward.org/shop-all
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"Colorful Crayola" by Adam Hines⁠
"Brand of Shoe and Sneakers" by Adam Hines⁠
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