ROCHESTER, N.Y.—KICKSALON, a full-service salon and spa on Alexander Street, recently raised more than $1,500 for The Arc of Monroe County during an art exhibit and silent auction held at the salon on June 27.

 

For the third consecutive year, artists from The Arc of Monroe County’s Community Arts Connection were invited by Ron Palozzi, Brighton resident and owner of KICKSALON, to exhibit their artwork at the salon. The exhibit started on May 17 and ended with a silent auction and artist reception on June 27. The donations will help fund the visual and fiber arts program at Community Arts Connection.  

 

Community Arts Connection (CAC) is a day habilitation program focused on the arts for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals who attend CAC receive instruction in the visual arts, fiber arts, music, theatre, dance and literary arts. The goal of the program is to educate individuals and give them the skills necessary to be a successful artist in their community.

 

For more than 50 years, The Arc of Monroe County has been working with and for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc offers a variety of services designed to increase independence and self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality of life and self-esteem of program participants by providing them with meaningful social development, employment, community living, and enrichment opportunities. For more information about The Arc of Monroe County and its programs, call 585-271-0660.