Art House Gallery to Present OUR OWN LANGUAGE, Curated by Andrea McKenna

Art House Productions will present Our Own Language, in conjunction with Give Chances, curated by Andrea McKenna, on view at the Art House Gallery from Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 28, 2026.

The exhibition is presented as part of ACCESS JC Fridays, Art House Productions' initiative celebrating and uplifting disability in the arts through inclusive programming and exhibitions that center accessibility, representation, and creative expression. For more info on ACCESS JC Fridays.

Opening Reception: Sunday, June 14, 1:00–3:00 PM

Regular gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00–4:00 PM. All artwork will be available for purchase in person at 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302, and online via the Art House Online Gallery.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Our Own Language is an exhibition of drawings, paintings, and mixed media work by DDartists, a creative program of Give Chances for artists with developmental disabilities. These works are communicated through distinct, individual approaches revealing a unique internal language. Rather than seeking visual uniformity, the pieces reflect each artist's own way of noticing, remembering, arranging, and responding to the world. This exhibition celebrates the difference and intimacy of personal narrative, speaking to one another through their honesty and emotional resonance, inviting viewers to consider how art can function as both a private reflection and a shared experience.

Artists in this exhibition are:

• Brendan Lee
• Doha Sim
• Joon Han
• Joshua Yechan Lee
• Justin Cho
• Seojin Jeon

ABOUT GIVE CHANCES

Established in 2015, Give Chances is a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities through education, community programs, and creative opportunities. Through DDartists, the organization helps artists continue developing their practices and share their work with a wider public.

Andrea McKenna, Gallery Director of Art House Productions, says:

“Working with Give Chances has not only been a privilege, but a rewarding and enlightening experience. The work stands as a testament to the idea that any individual, working at any level, can express themselves thoughtfully, intuitively, and authentically through the power of art. Each piece reveals the ability of creativity to foster confidence, communication, and human connection. Through this experience, it becomes clear that art is not defined by limitation or expectation, but by honesty, emotion, and the courage to share one's inner world with others.”

ABOUT ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS

Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the performing and visual arts in Jersey City, NJ. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Art House fosters creativity, inclusivity, and accessibility through theater productions, visual art exhibitions, and community programs presented both on-site and throughout the city.