Art is an important outlet for many of the people we support. It’s how they express themselves to our community in a way words never could. At Inklude, our adult artists flourish in an open, collaborative studio environment, where they make decisions regarding exhibitions and sales opportunities. It’s empowering. And as the artists manage studio operations and create original artwork, they develop a sense of purpose and belonging only possible through art.

Inklude Studio – a program of Little Friends – is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community based, art and design studio. We provide an open, creative, and collaborative studio environment for adult artists with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Artists who participate in our studio program have the opportunity to earn income from the sale of their creative work. Our studio program is artist directed. Artists develop their own projects and make decisions regarding exhibition and sales opportunities. Our goal is to have studio artists included in as much of the studio’s operations as possible – so they may develop practical business skills; as well as, develop their creative skills.

Artists at Inklude Studio work in a variety of mediums, including; fiber arts, textiles, drawing, painting, printmaking, bookbinding, sculpture, photography and more. One-of-a-kind hand-made items crafted from textiles designed by Inklude artists are available for sale in our store.

Original artwork and limited edition items are also available for purchase!

To commission artwork or a custom project, please contact nbozzano@lilfriends.com

We also accept donations, especially canvases, and other art supplies.