We are now accepting applications to our 3 year, full-time program! The upcoming academic year begins September 2025. Visit exceptional-minds.org/academy/full-t… to learn more and apply! #autismacceptance #autisticartists #animationschool

Please donate to the Exceptional Minds Academy today to support the careers of autistic artists: exceptionalminds.salsalabs.org/donate/index.h…

The Animation Studio has a new Motion Graphics reel... 👀 Check it out! youtu.be/_6lO8CXz_nI

Happy Holiday from Exceptional Minds! Card artwork by EM Class of 2024 graduate Kris Helmacy 🐻

Exceptional Minds Adds Four New Members to Its Board of Directors variety.com/2025/artisans/…

Exceptional Minds Adds Four New Members to Its Board of Directors variety.com/2025/artisans/… via @variety

Sherwood Forest bends again. The 2025 Art Installation Sponsorship winners have arrived: 🌲 Peter Krsko 🌀 Kate McSpadden 👁️ Evan Bobo For 13 years, the Plug In Program has summoned fresh visions to The Forest. Explore the wonder: electricforest.com/plug-in-progra…

Alexis Ohanian 🗽 Not young kids but if anyone is looking for examples of companies supporting/working with young adults on the spectrum Exceptional Minds in LA is great. My nephew went thru their program and has an insane IMDB as an End Title Artist for their studio.

Our graduates are in Variety! Check out their art portfolios here: exceptional-minds.org/academy/2025-g…

Congratulations to animation artist (and EM alum) Kae McSpadden!

We're excited to reveal our new animated short, "Too Many Options," the first video in a series of short films written by artists on the autism spectrum to help people better understand them and their experiences. Watch here: youtu.be/JgvGjHb4Q_0

Jacob Lenard's IP short film "Too Many Options" has been shortlisted for the Creativepool 2025 Annual Awards! Please visit the site and scroll down to the 'Self-Initiated' and 'Social Good' categories, and click the "Vote" button under Exceptional Minds! creativepool.com/annual/2025/sh…

Registration is now open for our virtual 3D Paint summer workshop! Two weeks, Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm(PT) Class begins July 21st Sign up: exceptional-minds.org/academy/summer…

Thank you to Toon Boom Animation for being a supporter of Exceptional Minds! Animation Studio artist Jacob Lenard created his short film "Too Many Options" using Toon Boom software. Read the interview here: toonboom.com/jacob-lenard-e…

Last chance for fall workshops! Check out this one of many at exceptional-minds.org/fall-workshops

New Animation Studio Demo Reel 😜 youtu.be/68nzQxBIbqc?si…

Interested in trying out Exceptional Minds Academy for #autistic #artists? Join the webinar on Sept 30th to learn about upcoming programs + live Q&A with the admissions team! eventbrite.com/e/exceptional-…