Press release
BATAVIA, NY — DECEMBER 1, 2025 — The Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased to invite the public to an opening reception celebrating the newest ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions showcase featuring artist Susan Christie, where Christie will be present to discuss her work. The reception will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at ILGR, 319 West Main Street, Rear Left, Batavia, NY 14020.
Presented in partnership with the University Heights Arts Association (UHAA), this exhibition is part of the ongoing ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions, a program highlighting the creativity and perspectives of artists with disabilities across Western New York. The exhibit runs through December 31, 2025.
About the Artist
Christie’s artistic journey began at 15, when a Steven Tyler performance on the Midnight Special sparked her passion for drawing and a belief in “being who you are.” Her first portrait—of Tyler—confirmed her creative gift, nurtured by her mother and supportive teachers. Today, she draws inspiration from her children and grandchildren, sketching each of them, and creating landscapes that reflect her gratitude for the beauty of the natural world.
About ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions
ARTiculations is a collaborative program between ILGR and the University Heights Arts Association designed to expand access to the arts, support artist with disabilities, and bring community-focused exhibitions to shared public spaces throughout the region.
For more information on Susan Christie’s ARTiculation Exhibit, or ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions, please call (515) 815-8501.
ABOUT INDEPENDENT LIVING OF THE GENESEE REGION
Independent Living of the Genesee Region is a grassroots, peer directed, multi-cultural civil rights organization for/of people with disabilities facilitating individual and community change; advancing self- directing resources and programs, that promotes equal access and peer relationships in our homes and communities through collaboration and education. Our dedicated staff provide a comfortable, professional office that offer the following programs: information and referral, individual and systems advocacy, transitional services, independent living skills training. For more information please visit: https://www.wnyil.org/agencies/independent-living-of-the-genesee-region/
ABOUT WNY INDEPENDENT LIVING INC. FAMILY OF AGENCIES
WNY Independent Living Inc. (WNYIL) Family of Agencies is a peer-directed organization dedicated to breaking down barriers, promoting civil rights, and enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. WNYIL achieves this through relentless advocacy, strong partnerships, impactful programs, responsible practices, and the incorporation of individual life experiences. For more information please visit: http://www.wnyil.org/
