Turtle Wing Foundation was established in honor of Jack Hooper, son of Chris and DeeAnn Hooper. Jack, who had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism at age 6, passed away on April 5, 2011. Shown are (from left) Chris and DeeAnn Hooper and their daughter Cate Hooper. A portrait of Jack Hooper is placed between the family and the Jack’s Gallery sign.
Turtle Wing Foundationcelebrated International Dot Day with a focus on inspired inclusion. The “dot” artwork behind the table was created by the Arts for Rural Texas art-after-school class in La Grange.
Two girls work on their projects.
More dot artwork created by youngsters.
Artwork created by St. Rose of Lima Catholic School first graders
Dot artwork is signed by Harper, Cason, Sebastian, Luke, Deacon, Myles, Penelope, Ryker and Sawyer.
Below artwork created by the Arts for Rural Texas art-after-school class at Sacred Heart School in La Grange is “sensory dot dough” in a glass container. Visitors to the International Dot Day celebration were welcomed to remove the dough from the container and touch it.
The Turtle Wing Foundation celebrated International Dot Day on Sept. 15 by inviting all Turtle Wing family members, schools and communities in its service area to create dot art to display in Jack’s Gallery.Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ beloved book, The Dot, which encourages children to explore their creativity and express themselves by making their “mark” in the world...
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