Chelsea Financial Services is proud to continue supporting the neurodiverse community through its sponsorship of AusomeTech’s 2026 month-long exhibition, “Unspoken Brilliance: The Artists with Autism Exhibit.”
Hosted at the College of Staten Island Library Gallery, the exhibit celebrates the creativity, talent, and artistic expression of neurodiverse artists throughout Staten Island and surrounding communities.
The exhibition officially opens on June 25, 2026, and concludes on July 25, 2026, with AusomeTech’s annual “Proclamation Day” celebration. This year’s closing event will feature keynote speaker Aneva Ezell, whose advocacy continues to inspire empowerment and inclusion across technology, education, and the arts.
A Platform for Neurodiverse Artists
The “Unspoken Brilliance” exhibit provides a professional gallery setting where artists with autism and cognitive learning differences can showcase their original artwork to the public. The annual event also honors the memory of Diego Martinez, affectionately remembered as the “MTA Legend.”
“Our goal this year is to foster an inclusive sanctuary where creativity and community meet,” said Darlene Bowman. “We extend our sincere thanks to Chelsea Financial Services. Their vital sponsorship ensures that our young adults have a professional environment to showcase their unique artistic perspectives and cognitive learning strengths.”
This year’s exhibit will also feature collaborations with LifeStyles for the Disabled and the College of Staten Island’s Creative Exchange Program. Food services for the event will be provided by The Grace Foundation’s Grace on Wheels initiative.
Supporting Inclusion Through Community Partnership
Chelsea Financial Services continues to support programs that create meaningful opportunities for individuals with autism and cognitive learning disabilities.
“We are excited to again be a part of this amazing art event with AusomeTech,” said John Pisapia. “We continue to support AusomeTech’s mission, and events like this neurodiverse art exhibit can really bring our community together. Art is powerful.”
Founded by veteran educator Darlene Bowman, AusomeTech was created to address the lack of post-secondary technology education opportunities available to students with alternate assessment needs. The organization now provides technology training, paid internships, and career-building opportunities for young adults with autism and other cognitive learning disabilities.
Event Details
Opening Night Celebration
- Date: June 25, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: College of Staten Island Library Rotunda, 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY
- Register via shortlink: https://bit.ly/4nfEdDA
Exhibit Dates
- June 29 – July 23, 2026
- Viewing Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Register via shortlink https://bit.ly/4tVMBe1
Proclamation Day (Scratch Event)
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- To donate to support our 2026 Art Exhibit Events, visit https://gofund.me/dd5243583
School groups and community visitors are encouraged to attend and support these talented artists while celebrating inclusion through art and technology.