Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc.

Special Needs Arts Programs, known as SNAP, is a Lexington organization offering art and music classes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its programs celebrate each participant’s abilities while encouraging creative expression, friendship and self-esteem. A core part of the mission is connecting people with disabilities to the wider community, breaking down barriers and raising awareness of the contributions people with special needs make to local cultural life.

SNAP was founded in Lexington in 1981. Participants perform in concerts twice a year, in October and May, which are open to the public, and their artwork is shown in public exhibits. Art installations appear year-round in public venues around Lexington, and the SNAP Sing Along Chorus performs at community events, including Lexington’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. SNAP describes its offerings as recreational opportunities built around life-enhancing activities in the arts and music.

What to Know

• SNAP is incorporated as Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc.
• It is a member of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.
• The organization is also promoted by Lexington Tourism as part of the town’s cultural district.