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Empowered by Art - 2025 National Art Exhibit & Contest

The votes are in for the 2025 CIP National Art Contest and the creativity displayed by our students has once again been truly inspiring! This annual event, held during Autism Month, showcases the diverse talents of neurodiverse students from all five CIP Centers across the nation.​
 
Artwork on display the the Good Purpose Gallery in Lee, MA

 

The CIP National Art Contest provides students with the opportunity to express themselves creatively and gain experience in a professional gallery setting. This exhibition is hosted at the Good Purpose Gallery in Lee, Massachusetts, fostering connections among students, staff, and the local community.​

 

We extend our sincere thanks to this year's judges—Dr. Michael McManmon, CIP Founder and Artist; Kerry Sullivan, Graphic Designer; and local professional artist Bruce Laird—for their thoughtful evaluations and for helping to showcase the incredible talent within our community.

 

We’re proud to celebrate the artistic achievements of our students and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted their work for the 2025 show. Congratulations to all the accepted artists whose pieces were featured at The Good Purpose Gallery—we look forward to continuing this inspiring tradition of creativity and expression for years to come!

 

Without further ado, we’re excited to announce the winners of our 2025 National Art Contest!
 

Here are this year's contest winners

 

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1st Prize: "Kitchen Toaster" - by Nick M. (CIP Berkshire)
 
 
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2nd Prize:  "Boats in the Harbor" - by Henry H. (CIP Long Beach)
 
 
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3rd Prize:  A tie!: "Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly" - Photograph by Tristin M. (CIP Berkeley)
 
 
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3rd Prize:  A tie!: "The World of Life Stories" - by Dash F. (CIP Berkshire)
 

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