Art is a powerful tool for self-expression, especially for children who have special needs that involve difficulty with language and communication, or emotional challenges. In the five years since SINAI Schools established its Miranov-Paley Art Therapy Program, art therapist Sarah Tarzik has facilitated significant breakthroughs with her students, and has helped them create astonishing, beautiful artwork.

On Thursday, June 15, 6-8 p.m., the community is invited to Unique Inspirations, a free student art show and auction of the works created by SINAI students over the past year through this groundbreaking art therapy program. This marks the fifth annual SINAI student art show and auction, which is sponsored by Bear Givers, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children who have special needs. This year’s art show is dedicated in memory of Jocheved Orbach.

SINAI Schools encourages the community to come meet the young artists and mingle with them, and to support SINAI by purchasing artwork or commissioning a canvas. As in past years, the event promises to be memorable. The art show provides visitors the unique opportunity to gain insight into how children with a wide range of special needs see the world and express their feelings through art. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit SINAI Schools’ Scholarship Fund.

The art show and auction will take place at Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, in the Jocheved Orbach Dining Hall, 110 South Orange Avenue, Livingston.

For more information, visit www.sinaischools.org or call 201-833-1134.