Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased to announce the newest ARTiculations Ability Exhibition, featuring the work of Batavia artist Llana Cowie. The exhibition will be open to the public beginning January 1, 2026, at ILGR, located at 319 West Main Street, Rear Left, Batavia, NY 14020, with an opening reception scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during which attendees are invited to hear Cowie speak about her work and artistic journey.
Presented in partnership with the University Heights Arts Association (UHAA), the exhibition is part of ILGR’s ongoing ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions program, which highlights the creativity and perspectives of artists with disabilities across Western New York. The exhibition will remain on display through March 31, 2026.
About the Artist
Llana Cowie is a self-taught artist from Batavia who has been painting and drawing for more than 60 years. A devoted photographer, much of her artistic inspiration is drawn from her own photographs. Cowie describes her work as a way of staying grounded in the present and connected to what truly matters—the simple moments and details that are often overlooked.
About ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions
ARTiculations is a collaborative program between ILGR and the University Heights Arts Association designed to expand access to the arts, support artist with disabilities, and bring community-focused exhibitions to shared public spaces throughout the region. For more information on Llana Cowie’s ARTiculation Exhibit, or ARTiculations Ability Exhibitions, please call (515) 815-8501.