Exhibitions / Beyond the SensesArchive / 2026

Beyond
the Senses

Larusa's inaugural sponsored artist exhibition and the first public chapter of DDANS.

Larusa artwork associated with Beyond the Senses
Larusa · Exhibition archive image
  • DatesMay 27—30, 2026 · 11:00 AM—5:00 PM
  • VenueShatto Gallery
  • Address3130 Wilshire Blvd #104, Los Angeles, CA 90010
  • Presented byDDANS Foundation

Practice became presentation.

The professional gallery presentation connected sustained artistic practice with family narrative, public attention, and a durable archive.

On May 27, 2026, DDANS introduced its first sponsored artist exhibition as part of a broader nonprofit mission. The exhibition established the foundation's public commitment to artist visibility and continuity.

1st DDANS Art Competition

Professional evaluation and visitor voting created a shared public framework for recognizing original work by artists with developmental disabilities.

  • 60%Professional review
  • 40%Visitor voting

Awards · 1st $300 · 2nd $200 · 3rd $100

Completed, not replaced.

All dates, judging rules, and awards on this page belong to the completed May 2026 program and do not describe the upcoming 2027 contest.