The Museum of Special Art in Perrinville Village will be having a special tour and painting demonstrations with California artist Charles Curtis Blackwell on Friday October 10, 2025 from 12-2pm.

Charles will be presenting his work and poetry from, "In the Tenderloin" exhibition. Charles will be conducting demonstrations of his painting techniques, there will be tables, and art materials available for those who wish to join him.

Legally blind from an accident at an early age, Blackwell lives by the saying, “take your challenges and make them an asset.”

In the Tenderloin district, Blackwell’s work exemplifies a creative light in the darkness where encouragement and inspiration is needed.

Through the beauty of his art pieces, Blackwell creates life in an area where death is ever presen

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