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Bridging Perceptions: A Collaborative Art & Sound Exhibit

Presented by students from Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) & the DePaul School for Hearing & Speech

Date: July 12, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Studio at Andrew Carnegie Library | 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

About the Exhibit

Our students at WPSBC are creating something truly special. As part of a unique art collaboration with the DePaul School for Hearing & Speech, student artists from WPSBC are bringing sound to life by crafting rain sticks, wind chimes, ocean drums and more using repurposed materials. These immersive soundscapes were designed to accompany the visual art, inspired by lighthouses, made by the students at DePaul.

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This inspirational exhibit recognizes the creativity, communication and collaboration between both schools. Together, these young artists explore how sound, texture and visual art can become shared languages, building bridges between communities.

Why Lighthouses?

A lighthouse is more than a structure; it’s a symbol.

  • Just as a lighthouse communicates through light, our student artists express themselves beyond traditional senses.
  • A lighthouse breaks through fog and distance, just as art bridges gaps in communication and connectivity.
  • Lighthouses symbolize independence and resilience, a quiet, constant force standing firm against isolation.
  • Each lighthouse represents a student’s voice, guiding them and lighting up their path forward.

Event Schedule

  • 11:00 AM – Doors Open
  • 11:30 AM – Opening Remarks from Instructors
  • 11:45 AM – Learn More About Each School
  • 12:00–3:00 PM – Meet with Instructors and Students to Learn About the Creative Process
 
Learn how art, both visually and through sound, empowers students at both schools. This art allows them to express themselves and connect with the world around them.
 
There will be a silent auction held during the event for a chance to buy the artwork! The opening bid is $25, with proceeds from the visual art going to DePaul and proceeds from the soundscapes going to WPSBC.

Food & Refreshments

  • Fresh Fruit Platters
  • Cheese Platters
  • Assorted Sandwiches
  • Water and Additional Beverages

RSVP!

Email [email protected] to let us know you're coming!

Hosted by Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children & the DePaul School for Hearing & Speech

In partnership with the Andrew Carnegie Library

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