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UPLANDS: DÉCOUVRIR ENSEMBLE                        Editor: Nancy Nourse  

Date: March 8, 2012  Region: Sherbrooke

Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre, in association with CRDITED Estrie and Dixville Home Foundation, is very proud to bring you its 7th annual exhibit unveiling works of art produced by artists living with an intellectual handicap. This cultural event held during the Quebec Week for Intellectual Handicap will begin with a Vernissage from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 14th at Uplands.

'Découvrir ensemble (Discovering together)' is an enriching experience, which invites the community not only to share in the creativity and expression of these artists, but to contribute to the recognition and appreciation of their works. The opening night is filled with a genuine celebratory atmosphere. This event presents an opportunity for the artists to share their works, and welcome the feelings of pride and admiration which are evoked in their family, friends and the public at large. This event exemplifies a community at its best.

The artists themselves will be making a special appearance at the vernissage to showcase their works of art. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase and bring home unique pieces of art adding to the encouragement and enthusiasm of the artists.

The art exhibit Découvrir ensemble will be open to the public from Wednesday, March 14th to Sunday, March 25th, 2012. Uplands' opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. The Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center is situated at 9 Speid Street, Borough of Lennoxville, in the City of Sherbrooke

For more information, contact (819) 564-0409, or visit our web site at www.uplands.ca.

For more information about the Quebec Week for Intellectual Handicap visit :

http://www.aqis-iqdi.qc.ca/