Alyssa Label, Joel Anderson, Julianne Vallera and Megan Louise Christian talked about the upcoming event and what they will be showcasing. Lights! Camera! Autism! highlights adults on the autism spectrum in art, film and music Comic Con Museum Balboa Park - 2131 Pan American Plaza Saturday, April 29 5:30pm to 9:00pm https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org Benefits the Autism Society of San Diego This event is designed and intended for people 16 and over. Cocktail attire suggested. General Admission ticket prices increase on the day of the event from $100 to $125 and VIP tickets increase from $150 to $175. The event will feature an art exhibition with works by more than 25 autistic artists, a musical performance and a film presentation by Dani Bowman, an autistic woman who owns her own film production studio in Los Angeles and was recently featured on the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum. Catering and floral décor will be provided by local businesses who employ autistic individuals. Event tickets at $100 per person provide access to the art exhibitions, musical entertainment, appetizers, hosted wine and beer bar. VIP Tickets at $125 per person elevate the evening’s experience with early access, special meet-and-greets, and a VIP reception with an expanded menu of specialty appetizers and signature drinks. ARTISTS - Joel Anderson: Artist, children's author, international speaker, ambassador, and philanthropist. He creates in acrylic, mixed media, digital media, animation, and video production. “My passion is for my art to make you smile. I enjoy using bright colors, and I see those colors in musical notes, which brings my art to life." Anderson’s art has been featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Oceanside Museum of Art (OMOA); The California Museum in Sacramento; The National Art Center of Tokyo and Chiba City Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; The Soho Gallery for Digital Art in NYC; Expositions in Yerevan, Armenia and more. websites: www.joelsvisionarts.com and www.joelandersonartist.com Julianne Vallera Julianne has spent most of her life in San Diego, California. She graduated from Cathedral Catholic High School and then went on to Point Loma Nazarene University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing. This year her exhibit is called "An Ode to Youth." You can see more of her artwork and photography on Instagram; her username on the platform is @juliannevallera. Her website is www.jmvallera.com Megan Louise Christian Megan Christian, an individual with autism, is an artist, filmmaker, and poet. She wrote and directed a short film, “Holidays and Hard Candies”, while attending Options for All’s Film & Media Studio. Her degrees in psychology, sociology, and a MA in Special Education, proved foundational for her successful certification as an Independent Facilitator for self-determination. In the future, she plans to earn a Ph.D. Megan currently volunteers with Community Transition Academy and Community Connection Project. She can be reached via email: [email protected]. Some of her other dreams for the future include learning to drive, living Independently, and marriage and family.