# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Life I Choose Public Exhibition 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars to join us for the public opening of The Life I Choose, Saturday, July 11 at C-ART Gallery on Commercial Street!

Presented by Abilities First and Friends of Abilities First in partnership with Randy Bacon and 8 Billion Ones, The Life I Choose is a portrait, film and storytelling exhibition featuring people of all abilities from Greene County. Through powerful portraits and personal stories, this project invites the community to see each person not by limitation, but by choice, voice, joy, talent and the life they are building.

Guests are invited to visit the gallery during regular hours to experience the portraits, stories and films.

Location:
C-ART Gallery
208-212 E. Commercial Street
Springfield, MO

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The exhibition will remain open to the public during regular gallery hours from July 11 through September 5. 

Share your photos from the exhibit using #TheLifeIChoose and tag Abilities First so we can see and share your posts!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/the-life-i-choose-public-exhibition/200030247752906
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, entertainment, calendar, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 208 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803-2940, United States
- **lat**: 37.22936
- **long**: -93.29153
- **full address**: 208 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803-2940, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Life I Choose Public Exhibition
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Life I Choose Public Exhibition  being held?
  - **A:** The Life I Choose Public Exhibition  takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am at 208 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803-2940, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Life I Choose Public Exhibition ?
  - **A:** The Life I Choose Public Exhibition  is organized by Abilities First.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Life I Choose Public Exhibition  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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