NORTHPORT – Kentuck presents Very Special Arts, a group show featuring Alabama artists. An opening reception will be held Thursday May 1st from 5:00-9:00 pm.

VSA arts of Alabama’s annual Traveling Exhibit features a selection of artwork by people with disabilities and chronic illnesses from two of VSA’s signature exhibitions: Creativity – Art in the Magic City and CreativeFest, an inclusive exhibit displayed in Children’s Hospital of Alabama comprised of work by school-age children from across the state. The Traveling Exhibit tours the state to different venues for six months beginning in May.

The artwork is meant to inspire all who view it, and each piece is accompanied by the individual story of the artist. Most of the work in the traveling show is for sale, and the money raised directly benefits the artist. A small portion of the purchase price also helps VSA arts of Alabama sustain its mission. VSA Arts of Alabama is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities in the arts for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities.

A special reception and opportunity to meet the artists will be held in conjunction with Art Night May 1 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Art Night is the first Thursday of each month and celebrates the opening of all exhibits in downtown galleries. Kentuck studio artists also host their monthly Open Studios for visitors to see works in progress, meet the artists and see the actual workspaces where the artists apply materials, design, technique and equipment to the creative process. For additional information call (205) 758-1257, or visit www.kentuck.org.