Mayo Clinic Co-Hosting "Art and Ability: Celebrating Artists With Disabilities" Reception

Monday, September 21, 2009

WHO: Kathryn Stolp, M.D., chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, along with colleagues, and also artists with disabilities from across the country

WHERE: Mayo Clinic, Siebens Building, Hage Atrium,
Subway Level
100 Second Ave. S.W.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

WHAT: The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Rochester Area Disabled Athletics and Recreation (RADAR) will recognize artists. The selections will have been made by a panel of three outside judges. Dr. Stolp will honor the award recipients.

NOTE: Artwork also will be on display from Sept. 14 to 25 at Saint Marys Hospital, 1216 Second St. S.W., in the Francis West Corridor. Media wishing to photograph artwork prior to the event should contact Mayo Clinic Public Affairs at
507-284-5005.

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