Vincent van Gogh once famously said, 鈥淚f you hear a voice within you say 鈥榶ou cannot paint,鈥� then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.鈥�

The participants in this year鈥檚 Art of Belonging workshop have followed his advice, and now the public has a chance to see the amazing results of silencing the inner critic.

Art of Belonging is an annual art workshop, presented by L鈥橝rche Comox Valley every February. Led by artist in residence Dean Bauche, the workshop pairs adults with and without disabilities, exploring a different theme and art medium each year 鈥� sculpture, photography, glass, and this year, watercolour.

The spirit of the workshop is clearly visible in the art that comes out of it: inclusive, joyous, and playful. It is a celebration of creativity that challenges all limitations. You can check out this year鈥檚 artwork on Sunday, March 27 at Rhodo鈥檚 Bistro. Stop by for a coffee between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and meet the artists. If you don鈥檛 have time, their work will be on display at Rhodo鈥檚 until April 10. Check it out.