(News from Chinese News USA) – A painting exhibition for children with autism was held at 1:00 p.m. on April 3 at the Muzillion Art Gallery. The exhibition was organized by Franklin Foundation, the Muzillion Art Gallery, Uge International Group, Sino Asian Art Gallery, Jinguo Committee, and US Xinli EDU are the co-organizers.
Franklin Foundation, as the organizer of the event, set it as a goal for
the exhibition to show the world the children’s works of art and offer the
children a chance to communicate with the world in the language of color. The
exhibition had a total of 26 paintings by autistic children. Artists and
students caring for the autistic community also donated their works of art,
making the total number of paintings reach more than 50. Live auctions would be
held at the same time of the exhibition and the proceeds would be used for
scholarships for autistic children.
This is Franklin Foundation’s first attempt to raise funds for the autistic children through auctions. In addition to the caring community members, some high school students were also recruited as volunteers to participate in the auction, offering them firsthand experience of the difficulties of children from disadvantaged families and cultivation of their empathy for others, so that they can give up their pride and selfishness under the favorable living conditions.
U.S. Congresswoman, Ms. Judy May Chu sent video congratulations. Director of the Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, Mr. Chang’an Tang sent video congratulations as well as a mysterious gift for auction. Community Leader, Ms. Sujiu Zhang, Mayor of San Gabriel, Mr. Chin Ho Liao, Honorary Presidents of Chinese American Federation, Qiang Lu, President of Transnational Chinese Cultural Exchange Center, Ms. Junmin Liu, attended the opening ceremony of the Art Exhibition and donated to the auction. The highlight of the exhibition would be the auction on April 3 and April 10, which would be held both online and on-site. Enthusiastic parents, loving people caring for autistic people, and many people who are enthusiastic about social welfare expressed their strong interest in participating in the auction. Some people reserved some of the works of art even before the exhibition was opened, showing their great love and kindness.
At present, when social care is deteriorating and Asians are being discriminated against, Asian disadvantaged families and individuals are more vulnerable. Through this exhibition of autistic youth paintings, children with autism speak out through their artwork: we are not a burden to society, but the masters of society.