NORWAY — The Commons Art Collective and the Western Maine Art Group will dedicate of a new, artfully-built accessibility ramp at the Lajos Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 9.

“It is wonderful to see what can be done with little money, a lot of talent and incredible dedication. It is a work of art,” said project leader Judy Schneider, who is an exhibiting artist member of the art groups.

The dedication will recognize the many volunteers and donors which represent numerous individuals as well as community business leaders. The event is also being held to honor the memory of Western Maine Art Group founder Ellie Viles. The group’s Elinore Viles Memorial Fund was dedicated to improve the accessibility of the gallery and financially propelled the building of the ramp, said Western Maine Art Group President Tally Decato.

The public is invited to join the celebration and to learn how to overcome the challenges of building an accessibility ramp with only volunteers and a small budget.

For more information, visit www.TheWMAG.org or call 739-6161.