The SEN Fine Arts Center
Inspiring Creativity, Confidence, Expression, and Belonging!
The SEN Fine Arts Center is a vibrant space where individuals with special educational needs (SEN) are empowered to explore, express, and celebrate their creativity. Through inclusive programs in visual arts, music, dance, drama, and digital media, the center nurtures artistic talents while supporting emotional wellbeing, communication skills, and personal growth. Designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind, the SEN Fine Arts Center provides an environment where every learner can engage with the arts at their own pace and ability. The center believes that creativity is a universal language that fosters confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. By offering opportunities for performance, exhibition, and collaboration, it helps participants connect with the wider community and discover new ways to share their unique voices. The SEN Fine Arts Center reflects CESC’s commitment to education, empowerment, and inclusive excellence, ensuring the arts are open and enriching for everyone.
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Department Chair
Professor Kirk Maynard, BSc, MFA
Kirk Maynard is a distinguished artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of culture, identity, and politics in America. A second-generation Guyanese-American originally from Brooklyn, New York, Maynard uses portraiture and composition to illuminate the political undercurrents of social history and contemporary life. His distinctive use of the profile and layered visual narratives creates powerful reflections on personal and collective identity.
Maynard has shared his insights through artist talks at the New Museum, Queens College, and Princeton University, and his work has been exhibited at esteemed institutions such as The Newark Museum of Art, Reece Museum, and Everhart Museum.
As the leader of the SEN Fine Arts Center at CESC, Maynard brings a deep commitment to fostering creative expression as a vital tool for education, empowerment, and social change.
